Faith based jobs

The Faith and Public Life Department is responsible for the national-level engagement of the Church of England with public policy, ethics and political life, relations with other churches and faith communities and theological support for the Church's concerns. The team is formally responsible to the Archbishops' Council (i.e. to the national Church as an institution) and also gives direct support to the ministries of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and to those of the 26 bishops who sit in the House of Lords.

It is a broad remit, which reflects the breadth of the Church's mission and relationships across the whole country; and the way the Department operates needs to reflect the breadth of the Church also. The Department manages a number of projects which enhance the Church of England's ability to drive social change - current projects include: a Social Impact Investment programme, the support of disabled people in the church; and helping support dioceses and parishes to develop land for housing. The sub-teams who lead on the above work are supported by a dedicated administration and support team.

As the Director, your role will be to ensure that the team's work serves the Church's mission, and to give strategic leadership to a diverse team of highly skilled and experienced staff, liaising closely with the Church's governance structures (e.g. the Archbishops' Council and relevant committees, the Archbishops and other bishops) and other departments of the National Church Institutions. The Department has come together from different backgrounds over the last four years, you will continue the work of building the team carrying on the work of the late Dr Richard Sudworth, who sadly died in December 2025.

You will not be expected to be an expert in every aspect of the Department's work but will bring depth and wisdom to back up the expertise of your staff team. A good grounding in public and/or political theology and understanding of civil society would be a helpful background to supporting the most fast-moving areas of the team's work. You will have scope to take the lead in aspects of the work within FPL's remit, especially where you bring specific experience and expertise.

You will be a full member of the Archbishops' Council's Senior Management Group (SMG) and the Archbishop of Canterbury's Senior Advisory Group. You will report to the Secretary General and will line manage the lead staff of the various FPL sub teams.

You will play a part in reflecting upon and shaping wider policy across the Church, introducing learning and perspectives from the FPL team and ensuring that the FPL team has an appropriate understanding of the wider Church context of its work.

The FPL team is based in Lambeth Palace, but team members may be required to work at times at Church House, Westminster and other locations. The Director could be based at Lambeth Palace, or at Bishopthorpe Palace near York. You will be required to attend meetings in various parts of the country, such as the General Synod (in London and York), the House and College of Bishops and the Archbishops' Council which meet at a variety of locations, and to be visible in dioceses from time to time. The Director will need to work mostly alongside the team and those it supports, though a degree of home working and remote working is possible. The emphasis is on flexibility and working collaboratively with others.

For nearly thirty years, Green Pastures has been partnering with churches and Christian charities seeking to tackle homelessness. It has supported thousands of people facing this risk through careful stewardship of a growing portfolio of residential property across the country.

Green Pastures is seeking a relational and strategic CFO who will help catalyse further growth by unlocking sources of investment. This is a part-time role on a prayerful senior leadership team, which will involve shaping strategy, building high-trust relationships, and guiding the organisation forward through a period of growth. It will be filled by a candidate who shares our love for Jesus, has a heart to tackle homelessness, a knack for relationship-building and can provide the financial leadership and oversight to an organisation which is well-positioned for further expansion. 

If this description matches you, please get in touch with your CV.

Job Summary

The Philanthropy Manager will develop a philanthropy strategy, building on the partnerships and resources already in place. You will develop a pipeline backed up by robust prospect research (some administrative assistance will be provided), and instigate a cultivation and stewardship programme, typically adopting a staged approach to major asks.

You will be accountable for the acquisition, development, and stewardship of high value supporters for CUF, both individual philanthropists and non-statutory grant-making bodies. You will develop and strengthen relationships with existing donors, as well as identifying warm prospects currently not supporting CUF financially. A key part of your role will be meeting and engaging major donor prospects to grow the pool.

You will engage with Trustees and senior leaders, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence.

You will lead on developing cases for support and writing grant applications, helped by the wider staff team.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high levels of motivation, and the ability to both develop and operationalise strategy as a member of a small team. You will have a track record of successfully initiating, managing and developing relationships with High-Net-Worth individuals and grantmaking bodies, and securing donations and grants, via proposals or through face-to-face meetings, as required.

How to apply

For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, Adam Edwards please see job pack for details. 

To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (please note that only CV’s accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) of no more than 2 pages, outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer, please see job pack for details.

Closing date: 17:00 Tuesday 24th March, with interviews to be held on 2nd April online.

Internship opportunities for 2026-27

Are you a young *Christian who is passionate about issues of justice and peace? Do you want to explore the intersection of faith, policy, and politics, and potentially pursue a career in one of these fields? The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is recruiting to two full time paid internship positions to start in September 2026.

Interns work as part of a small ecumenical team on a diverse range of tasks and initiatives including communications, policy, campaigning and supporter engagement, contributing to the public advocacy and political engagement work of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches.

JPIT is a partnership between the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church, and the Church of Scotland is an associate partner. Its purpose is to help the Churches to work together for peace and justice through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues. It is a team which brings together around ten staff working across the denominations. In recent years it has focused on issues around poverty, the economy, refugees and migration, the environment, peace and conflict, and politics.

These internships provide opportunities to develop skills in campaigning, communications, research, and policy within a dynamic team environment. There will be opportunities for professional and personal learning and development to equip the intern for further employment after their time on the internship. Whilst we are looking for some evidence of certain skills and experience, candidates will have the opportunity to develop relevant skills during their time in the role.

They are full time paid roles with fixed-term contracts to the end of August 2027, and a salary of £26,936.00 per year (we are committed to paying at least the London Living Wage). The roles are based in the Methodist Connexional Team which offers hybrid working arrangements, with an expectation of spending at least two days a week at an office base in central London.

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people. You should be aged 21-30, have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic and willing to take on new challenges, be interested in political engagement and be a practicing Christian. An Enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from people living with disabilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact the HR team (details on our website). 

Application Details

• Visit the JPIT site for further details of the role. 
• The closing date for completed application forms is Friday, 10 April 2026
• Interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 6th May 2026. Candidates called to interview will be notified at least a week in advance.

*This post is restricted to Christians due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

At Flame we are excited to see how God brings transformation through our work to those who have suffered war, terror or oppression. If you would like to be part of bringing God's healing and freedom we'd love to hear from you! 

This is an interesting and varied role offering scope for creativity. It is suited to someone who can effectively deliver projects, handle finances confidently, and excels at developing processes. Working closely with the Missions Director and other staff to provide technical and administrative support to the vision and mission of Flame.

Are you a highly organized and flexible individual capable of contributing across multiple operational areas? Namely HR, IT, Finance, Compliance, and Communications. The role demands excellent IT and communication skills, both written and oral. A strong eye for detail is essential for policy management and compliance, ensuring the charity remains legally compliant and delivers its missions safely and efficiently.

We're looking for someone who is confident, shows initiative and is creative in their delivery of the work.  Someone who can take on the responsibilities and run with them under limited supervision. 

We are a flexible employer and you will be joining a small supportive team.

Could you be the person to help

deliver the Waltham Forest Loved and Wanted Alliance?

Age UK Waltham Forest is leading Waltham Forest Loved and Wanted Alliance, which includes a mosque, church, synagogue, foodbank, Chinese and Albanian groups. The Alliance will support people to make meaningful relationships across divides of race, faith, age and wealth. We are now recruiting a Loved and Wanted Organiser who will make our programme of Loved and Wanted activities happen.

This post will organise the Alliance’s programme of events, supporting all Alliance member organisations to contribute. The post-holder will also support the Alliance Steering Group in developing and overseeing the programme, and undertake all monitoring and evaluation. 

You will need to combine outstanding organisational and communication skills with an in-depth understanding of the needs of different faiths, ethnic groups and communities, and the barriers which exist to keep those groups apart. Speaking one of the following language is not essential, but it would be desirable: Urdu, Punjabi, Cantonese, Mandarin, Albanian, Fillipino.

This project forms part of the Mayor of London’s Loved and Wanted campaign, launched in 2025, celebrating the strength and diversity of London’s communities, reinforcing the message that all Londoners are loved, valued, and welcome - regardless of background. The Mayor of London and The National Lottery Community Fund have committed £1.8m over three years to build a London-wide network of venue-based community spaces across the capital.

About British Muslim Trust  

British Muslim Trust provides dedicated guidance, advocacy and support while working to build a safer, more inclusive society for all. A core part of our work is delivering a helpline service that enables victims and witnesses of anti-Muslim hate to safely report incidents and access the support they need. 

Our vision is a UK where British Muslims are recognised and valued as equal members of society, living free from racism, hatred and prejudice. We believe in a Britain where everyone—regardless of background, ethnicity, faith, gender or sexual orientation—has equal rights, freedoms and opportunities to thrive. 

About the role 

We are looking for a motivated educator who is available to assist the team with delivering sessions in secondary schools. The candidate will have an understanding of anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination and how this affects young people in the UK today. This is a pilot programme delivering in schools across Bradford, London, Birmingham and Blackburn. We are recruiting facilitators from each city. 

This exciting role offers great flexibility. You won't have set working hours, but we are looking for someone who is passionate about our project and will be available to deliver sessions between April – July 2026. Following the pilot, there is a potential the work will resume again from October. We are looking for people who are eager to learn. Once you join the team, you will be given in-depth paid training on how to deliver the content.  

Key responsibilities 

• Delivering sessions in secondary schools 

• Collecting data for impact measurement 

Knowledge, skills and experience 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a real passion for working with young people 

• Experience in informal education

• Experience of facilitating groups 

• A good grasp of Islam and issues of discrimination affecting the Muslim community in the UK 

• An understanding of safeguarding children and young people 

• Ability to listen, show empathy and support young people through different challenges. 

PHILANTHROPY LEAD

Major donor and philanthropy fundraising role with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), working to inspire high-value donors and partners to help end UK poverty through a movement of churches.

Why work for CAP?

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension: minimum 6.5% employer contribution, with matching up to an additional 3.5%
• Mental health days and wellbeing awareness days, Flexi-time and Revive days, Emergency care days and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to work scheme and Personal development (including mentoring, coaching, accredited qualifications and Aspiring Leadership Programme) in a supportive, faith-centred team environment

CAP is a UK-wide charity equipping local churches to support people facing debt, poverty and financial hardship. Through free debt help, job clubs, life skills groups and money coaching, CAP brings both practical and emotional support to people who need it most. With a vision of transformed lives, thriving churches and an end to UK poverty, CAP has helped tens of thousands of families break free from debt since 1996, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 with ambitious plans for the future.

We are looking for a brilliant relationship manager to join CAP’s Philanthropy team. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll be responsible for inspiring new prospects, cultivating high-value donors, and stewarding major gifts that are vital to the future expansion of CAP across the UK.

You will:

• Manage a caseload of high-net-worth individuals and trusts, building deep and meaningful relationships
• Represent CAP at high-level events and conferences
• Produce compelling impact reports to communicate the difference donors are making
• Maintain the CRM with up-to-date engagement records, proposals and pipeline data
• Collaborate with the wider Philanthropy and Fundraising teams to deliver an excellent supporter experience
• Model and participate in CAP’s Christ-centred culture, including prayer and worship

This role is ideally suited to someone with a proven track record in major donor fundraising or high-value relationship management, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a genuine passion for seeing lives transformed through CAP’s mission.

For further details please have a look at the candidate pack.

For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement.

Key dates:
Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a job that is varied, dynamic and helps create meaningful change in the current climate crisis?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Officer to lead a strategic approach to Net Zero fundraising across six dioceses: Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester, Birmingham, Coventry, and Lichfield.

In this role you will shape and strengthen the financial foundations of a transformative, region-wide NZC programme helping churches, schools, clergy housing and diocesan buildings reduce carbon emissions and respond to the climate crisis. In collaboration with teams in all six dioceses you will:

· Support diocesan staff to secure funding to deliver net zero carbon projects and initiatives.

· Lead a strategic approach to NZC fundraising.

· Contribute to the infrastructure, culture and capability across the dioceses in furthering their NZC plans.

If you have experience of successfully fundraising from government, charitable trusts and foundations / individuals then we would like to talk to you! This role will suit a person who has an understanding of the charity fundraising landscape as well as an understanding of, and an ability to, develop good relationships. We are looking for a person who understands diversity and cross-cultural dynamics; you will have sympathy with the aims and values of the Church of England.

· Salary: £38,250 per annum plus a generous non-contributory pension.

This is a fixed term contract for 3 years.

· Hours: 35 hours per week (mainly Monday to Friday), but some weekend and evening work may be required. We are committed to offering a good work life balance and will consider applications from candidates applying for a job-share or a 4 day week (0.8 FTE). Tell us how this role can best fit into your life.

· Location: Hybrid – working from home and diocesan office hubs – talk to us about how this could work for you. The role will require travel around  the West Midland dioceses’- whilst the use of public transport is encouraged, a current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential unless suitable alternative arrangements can be made.

· For further details and to apply: Please see the attached job description / person specification and apply online

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 23rd March 2026.

Interviews: will be held in Worcester on Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Call for an informal chat with Lee on 0 1 9 0 5 7 3 0 73 2 ext 317. The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work with excellent holiday allowances and a very good pension. We want to give those who work for us the flexibility to balance their work and home lives well.

The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage and People with Disabilities.

Job Overall goal: Support the creation and delivery of a range of content and the planning and coordination of UK and global events, ensuring both align with the charity’s objectives, including activities designed for a global audience.

Job Location: Remote working with the ability for weekly on-site meetings at offices based in Milton Keynes (MK19).

Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Overview

The Maclellan Giving Together Foundation (MGTF) is a UK Christian charity connected to the longstanding international Maclellan Foundation, who describe their focus as: “establishing and strengthening the local church, promoting discipleship and leadership development, sparking community transformation, promoting the power of prayer, advocating for generosity, and increasing access to Scripture”.Based in the UK, MGTF rolls out key global initiatives that focus on equipping local Christian ministries and releasing local resources to foster sustainable Kingdom growth. These include Learning Communities, retreats, collaborative giving evenings and other resources. 

This is an exciting graduate opportunity for someone highly organised, eager to learn event production management, with a specialist interest in content creation for web, print, design, or moving image. They should be detail-oriented, quality-focused, and passionate about seeing the Kingdom flourish globally.
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 Job summary

We are seeking a highly organised graduate to support the Brand Campaigns & Events Specialist. This role involves assisting with the development and implementation of content, supporting the setup, delivery, and evaluation of events, contributing to the creation of training and curriculum materials for online and print, and working with UK and international teams to contextualise and translate materials for diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities: 

Communication & Content Delivery 

• Assist in the creation of event materials, including invitations, training guides, digital resources, workbooks, email    campaigns, websites, scripts, animations, and related content.
• Support the development of visual and multimedia content for in-person and online delivery, ensuring materials are appropriate for the intended audience.
• Assist in repurposing content into multiple formats to support wider reach and usability.
• Support the preparation and distribution of monthly email and prayer updates communicating ministry developments.
• Assist with proofreading, formatting, and editing event content, including workbooks, guides, and presentations.
• Support the development and maintenance of an online training portal for specific programmes, ensuring it is user-friendly, engaging, and aligned with programme goals. 
• Provide administrative and practical support to event personnel in global locations as they deliver our programmes.
• Follow established brand guidelines to maintain consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across all content.

 Event Planning, Management and Support 

• Assist with organising event plans and timelines for global events and updating the event content calendar.
• Assisting with projects supporting programs and charity operations.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering event logistics, including liaising with vendors, venues, and service providers to support quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide on-site support during events, including set-up, content delivery and liaising with AV and logistics teams to ensure the successful presentation of materials. 
• Assist with the management of delegate booking systems and deliver prompt and professional support to attendees and stakeholders via phone and email. Provide delegate care during events. 
• Support campaign and project planning by assisting with the drafting or tracking of content-related budgets and timelines for approval.
• Support the planning and delivery of special elements such as consultancy clinics.
• Maintain and regularly update relevant databases to ensure data integrity.
• Assist in monitoring and tracking content production costs, ensuring value-for-money.

Cultural Adaptation & Coordination 

• Assist with the localisation of content to ensure materials are culturally appropriate, supporting communication with translators and stakeholders to help adapt resources for different cultural contexts.

Evaluation & Reporting 

• Assist in tracking the performance of content and programmes through data collection, feedback, and engagement analytics to support evaluation of effectiveness.
• Support the preparation of content and campaign reports, including metrics and evidence required for grant applications, donor updates, and internal reviews.

General & Organisational  

• Actively contribute to team meetings, planning sessions, and creative brainstorming. 
• Occasional evening and weekend work and travel may be required for event support.  
• Any other duties as required. 

Occupational Requirement  
The candidate must have an active Christian faith. 

By virtue of the job’s involvement in faith-sensitive work under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, the post-holder must be an active Christian with a genuine personal faith in Jesus, grounded in Scripture and reflected in their everyday life. 

Experience (Essential): 

• Have experience in a church/charity or professional environment.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission with an understanding of the Church scene.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated creativity and the ability to translate ideas visually demonstrated via portfolios, academic work, or volunteer projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional in appearance and a desire to constantly improve and grow. 
• Willingness to be flexible in working hours with occasional travel and overnight stays.

Experience (Desirable but not required): 

• Some experience producing content creation across print and digital formats.
• Some experience supporting events and campaigns. 
• Some knowledge of copywriting across multiple platforms, from digital platforms to printed workbooks. 
• Additional language. 
• Experience using design software e.g. Adobe and Canva.

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience (Essential).
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with content creation software, CRM systems, and email marketing software (Desirable). 

Benefits 

• This is a full-time position (Monday-Friday) 
• Start as soon as possible. 
• This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent subject to performance and business needs. 
• Salary £27K-£30k depending on previous experience. 
• Holiday entitlement is 20 days pro rata, per annum (plus bank and statutory holidays and 3 days Christmas closing).
• Pension contributions via auto-enrolment to NEST. 
• Faith-based culture: Supportive Christian workplace with prayer, devotions, and spiritual development. 

About Spear

We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.

Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’) As a result, the Spear Partner Fundraising Manager role requires raising funds for both churches and charitable trusts.

About the role

Spear is in an exciting time of growth, as we expand our work nationwide. You will play a pivotal role in equipping new and existing Church Partners to build sustainable, thriving Spear Centres that transform young people’s lives. 

With an annual fundraising target of £125k, you will combine strategic insight, relationship-building and hands-on application writing, as well fundraising advice to help Church Partners grow diverse and resilient fundraising streams. Working closely with Trustees, Church leaders and Spear’s Central teams, you will strengthen funding pipelines, unlock new opportunities and ensure partners are supported every step of the way. 

Key information

• Salary: £37,000
• Contract: Full time (4 days considered) permanent. Monday – Friday with some out of hours work needed for events such as Spear Celebration. Ad hoc regional travel required to deliver training and support to partner churches.
• Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
• Closing date: Friday 27th March, 09.30am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
• Creative, self-motivated forward planner who exercises initiative, with the ability to prioritise workload, including working well under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, high-quality fundraising applications
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to relate confidently to a range of stakeholders both, internally and externally
• Experience in fundraising, Trust and/or community fundraising desirable, with good working knowledge of other fundraising streams is desirable but not essential
• Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information 

We are an office-based organisation and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us, with staff spending time in the working week both at home and in the London office.

A Rocha UK is a unique Christian nature conservation charity that mobilises Christians and churches to care for the natural world. We equip and inspire Christians to enjoy, nurture, and defend nature; and we run the Eco Church and related eco denominational schemes, such as Eco Dioceses. Our Conservation work is a core component of the project portfolio at A Rocha UK. We manage our own nature reserve at Foxearth Meadows in Essex and manage the Partners in Action programme, which consists of a network of over 60 organisations and sites managing over 20,000 acres of land for nature. The conservation team is also responsible for oversight of our scientific work and related data. Currently we are working on a trial scheme to assess climate resilient tree planting techniques at four locations around the UK.

Purpose of role:

This role will make a significant contribution to the efficient running of the Conservation Department by supporting the Head of Conservation in their leadership of the programme and the wider Conservation team in the smooth running of the Partners in Action programme. This year A Rocha UK will be undertaking a strategic review of our conservation work and the Conservation Team Administrator will play a role in supporting the admin function behind the review process. The post will play a key role in the facilitation of good communication between the Conservation Team and other departments, to ensure efficient and effective joint working. The successful candidate will possess good organisational skills, with excellent teamwork skills, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Please see the attachment for full responsibilites. For more information on our organisation, please visit our profile.

Web Optimisation Manager

Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week). Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per office in one of our UK offices)

Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices - Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington

Salary: Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Warrington - £50,199 per year. London - £55,000 per year (inclusive of London allowance)

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. 

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The Web Optimisation Manager plays an important role in improving the performance of Christian Aid’s website and digital platforms, helping ensure our digital experiences effectively attract, engage and inspire supporters to take action. With a strong focus on digital fundraising, you will use data and insight to understand how people interact with our website and identify opportunities to strengthen supporter journeys and increase engagement.

Working with analytics tools and behavioural insight platforms, you will explore how users navigate our website and help identify areas where we can improve the experience. You will plan and deliver A/B and multivariate tests to better understand what works for our audiences and support ongoing improvements to user experience and conversion.

You will develop our technical SEO approach, contributing to web audits, keyword analysis and site performance improvements that help ensure Christian Aid’s content is visible and accessible to the people who need it most.

Working closely with our Digital Development Team, you will contribute to improvements and new features that enhance supporter journeys and campaign performance. You will also collaborate with the Senior Digital Content Editor and colleagues across teams to ensure content aligns with SEO best practice and supports the organisation’s content plans.

As our web performance specialist, you will help translate website data into clear insights that colleagues can act on, using dashboards and reporting to support data-informed decision making and continuous improvement across the organisation.

About you

You are a digitally curious and analytical professional who enjoys improving online experiences. You have experience analysing user journeys and website performance, using tools such as GA4, Tag Manager and SEO platforms to understand how people interact with digital content. You are comfortable identifying friction in user journeys, developing practical recommendations to improve engagement and conversion, and working collaboratively with developers and content teams to implement improvements.

Experience with CRO testing, GA4, CMS platforms such as Drupal, and technical SEO will help you succeed in this role, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Spear is partnering with St Mark’s Battersea Rise, to deliver the Spear Programme in Clapham Junction!

City Transformation is at the heart of St Mark’s Battersea Rise. They want to see the City Rise by serving people facing hardship, creating connections and developing places of safety and belonging that are embedded in the love of Jesus. As part of fulfilling the role, there is a hope and expectation for the appointed coach to be a part of the church community.

The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear Clapham Junction which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life.  

Key Information

Location: Clapham Junction, office-based

Salary: from £28,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Closing date: Monday 23rd March, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)

Assessment Day: Thursday 26th March

For more information please read through our Work With Us Information Pack and Job Specification.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Role Responsibilities

Delivery of the Spear Programme – Group and 1:1 coaching

• Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
• Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room.
• Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.

Delivery of Spear Career

• Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.

Training the Assistant Coach

• Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.

Trainee Recruitment 

• Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and St Mark's Battersea Rise.
• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun.
• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload.