Full job descriptionProgramme Officer
Ready to turn insight into action and create lasting global impact Apply now and be part of a movement working to end homelessness.
Locations: London
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Closing Date: 09 July, 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
About the Role
Help drive a global movement to end homelessness. As a Programme Officer, you’ll play a key role in expanding the international 13 Houses Campaign—working across countries, cultures, and communities to develop impactful housing initiatives and strengthen global advocacy. You’ll support project design and delivery, carry out due diligence and monitoring, and help bring compelling stories to life through high-quality content and communications that influence change.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in project management and advocacy, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities—from supporting funding applications and reporting, to delivering events and engaging stakeholders worldwide. Confident communication, relationship-building, and storytelling skills are essential, alongside a commitment to values-led, inclusive work that respects diverse perspectives.
Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role.
Key Deliverables
*Lead the delivery of FHA’s advocacy strategy and support Vincentian Family members to develop and strengthen their advocacy capacity.
*Reach out to and communicate with branches of the Vincentian Family across the globe to support the expansion of the 13 Houses Campaign.
*Provide application support to potential 13 Houses projects, carry out due diligence, manage monitoring and evaluation.
*Identify compelling stories and produce high-quality written content for our bulletins, website articles, and other publications.
*Assist with the planning, administration and delivery of international conferences and webinars.
What we are looking for from you – Person Specification
When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.
Core skills and attributes
Essential
*Two years of experience in project management and advocacy.
*An interest in maintaining or developing a career in global homelessness.
*An understanding of, commitment to and willingness to advocate for Vincentian values and the charity
*Capacity for team work as well as independently.
*Proficient in other languages (written and verbal), preferably in French, Spanish or Portuguese.
*Experience of working successfully with operations teams to prepare funding bids, applications and reports for projects.
*Understanding of measuring outcomes and impact of projects and programmes.
*Great attention to detail including proof reading skills.
*Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally, being confident working with a diverse range of cultures and languages.
*Experience designing, implementing and delivery advocacy strategies.
*Ability to interpret and analyse numerical and statistical data including financial monitoring.
*Experience of providing reports and presenting information to multiple stakeholders.
*Strong writing and storytelling skills.
*Experience in content creation or a related field is preferred.
*Understanding of social media platforms.
*Understanding of due diligence in the context of grant applications.
*Highly computer literate and skilled with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
*Excellent administrative skills.
*Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise independently.
*Ability to work under pressure, taking initiative to ensure timely and effective achievement of core work objectives.
*Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
*Flexible and willing to work outside normal working hours when required.
*Able to undertake international travel (3-4 weeks a year).
*A respect for staff and clients within the organisation and external partners.
*Commitment to working within an environment that promotes Equal Opportunities and has regard for the Health and Safety of others.
Desirable
*Experience working or volunteering in an international network.
*Technical skills to run events.
*Knowledge of homelessness.
*Volunteering experience.
What You’ll Receive
*Tailored training and development
*Flexible working options where suitable
*26 days annual leave, rising with service
*Family friendly leave policies
*Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
*Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
*Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
*Cash health plan for you and your family
*Death in service benefit
*Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About the Organisation
In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed "cardboard cities" due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the