Stories Officer Full Time NEW

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie CurieMarie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.Job DescriptionYour Role in Our VisionThe Stories Officer is a pivotal role within our high‑performing Stories team, helping ensure authentic lived experiences sit at the heart of everything we do at Marie Curie.In this role you’ll work with people at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Not only patients, but families, carers and volunteers, and people affected by poor end‑of‑life experiences, financial instability and inequality. Some of these stories are hopeful and life‑affirming; others are complex, emotional and challenging. You’ll also work with our nurses and healthcare assistants to showcase the dedication and pride they bring to the expert care they provide every day across the UK.You’ll seek out, gather and steward powerful lived experiences, ensuring they are handled with care, dignity and responsibility, and used ethically and impactfully across our campaigns and communications.This is a role for someone who combines excellent storytelling skills with deep empathy, resilience and strong organisational ability. You’ll be trusted with people’s stories at a time when trust really matters.What You’ll Be DoingSourcing, interviewing and writing accurate, emotive personal stories that reflect a wide range of end‑of‑life experiences, including both the impact of Marie Curie’s work and the realities faced by those without access to good careSpeaking sensitively with people about deeply personal experiences, including diagnosis, grief, financial instability and poor end‑of‑life care, and supporting them throughout the storytelling processWorking collaboratively with Social, PR, Fundraising, Caring Services and Communications teams to shape and adapt stories for different audiences and channels, including social media, our website, PR & media and fundraising appealsManaging storytelling elements within priority, sometimes fast‑moving campaigns, often juggling multiple workstreams and deadlines at the same timeBuilding and maintaining trusted relationships with storytellers and Caring Services colleagues, ensuring contributors feel informed, respected and in control of how their experiences are sharedManaging consent, permissions and storyteller records in line with GDPR and organisational policiesChampioning inclusive, ethical storytelling and best practice across the charity, balancing organisational need with individual wellbeingWhat You’ll BringYou’ll have experience from a stories, content, PR or fundraising role within a charity or purpose‑driven organisation, alongside a strong instinct for human‑centred storytelling.You’re emotionally intelligent and resilient, able to manage boundaries while working with people going through difficult times, while also managing competing priorities and demands.You’ll Also BringExcellent writing, editing and interviewing skills, with strong attention to detailExperience sourcing and adapting stories for different channels, including social media and PRThe ability to manage multiple projects and workloads at once, prioritising effectively in a busy, multi-tasking environmentConfidence to build trusted relationships and influence colleagues collaborativelyA clear understanding of GDPR, informed consent and ethical story usageAwareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in a storytelling contextExperience using CMS or asset management systems, and adapting quickly to new digital toolsThis role is deeply rewarding, but it isn’t always easy. You’ll hear difficult stories and work at pace during high‑profile campaigns. We’re looking for someone who shares our values, understands the realities of end‑of‑life inequality, and is committed to telling human stories with honesty, compassion and purpose.Please See Full Job Description HereApplication ProcessAs part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and to fill out our application questions. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.Close date for applications: Friday 29th May 2026 (We anticipate strong interest in this role and may close the vacancy early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.)Salary: £29,000 (plus London Weighting £3,500 were applicable)Contract: Full time, permBased: Homebased role or Hyrbid remote if London based.Benefits You’ll LOVEFlexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season ticketsContinuous professional development opportunities.Industry-leading training programmesWellbeing and Employee Assistance ProgrammesEnhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefitsAccess to Blue Light Card membershipSubsidised Eye CareAdditional InformationAt Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.