About the role The Writer role sits within the Communications Team, which in turn sits within the wider Department of Communications and Fundraising. You ll work under the guidance of a Creative Content Manager and alongside a Senior Designer & Videographer. Your role will never be dull as you take on the task of crafting the compelling stories we tell our supporters about the work that they make possible. Whether working on print magazines or digital resources, content for churches or our weekly email newsletter, you ll play a vital part in the story-gathering and story-telling aspects of our major appeals and communications work. About you You will love stories. More importantly, you will have a care and concern for the people who own the stories we have the privilege to tell. As a confident writer, you ll be interested in messaging and writing for impact. And you ll understand how to tailor the stories you hear into content that engages your audience, whether that be a magazine subscriber, first-time donor or church volunteer. You ll enjoy juggling a variety of tasks in a busy environment and thrive on building relationships both within and outside the organisation. Ideally, you will have experience setting up, conducting and writing up interviews with individuals from international backgrounds and will have played a part in the creation of campaigns or appeals within a charity setting. Creating flexibility for the right candidate is important to us. We re keen for you to work where you're most effective, whether that be a hybrid pattern of remote and office-based working or based fully in our Didcot office . Our flexible working policy means we're open to hearing about your preferred pattern. Passion and talent are just as important to us as an extensive CV we d encourage you to apply even if you feel you don t satisfy all the preferred criteria. The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
About the role The Writer role sits within the Communications Team, which in turn sits within the wider Department of Communications and Fundraising. You ll work under the guidance of a Creative Content Manager and alongside a Senior Designer & Videographer. Your role will never be dull as you take on the task of crafting the compelling stories we tell our supporters about the work that they make possible. Whether working on print magazines or digital resources, content for churches or our weekly email newsletter, you ll play a vital part in the story-gathering and story-telling aspects of our major appeals and communications work. About you You will love stories. More importantly, you will have a care and concern for the people who own the stories we have the privilege to tell. As a confident writer, you ll be interested in messaging and writing for impact. And you ll understand how to tailor the stories you hear into content that engages your audience, whether that be a magazine subscriber, first-time donor or church volunteer. You ll enjoy juggling a variety of tasks in a busy environment and thrive on building relationships both within and outside the organisation. Ideally, you will have experience setting up, conducting and writing up interviews with individuals from international backgrounds and will have played a part in the creation of campaigns or appeals within a charity setting. Creating flexibility for the right candidate is important to us. We re keen for you to work where you're most effective, whether that be a hybrid pattern of remote and office-based working or based fully in our Didcot office . Our flexible working policy means we're open to hearing about your preferred pattern. Passion and talent are just as important to us as an extensive CV we d encourage you to apply even if you feel you don t satisfy all the preferred criteria. The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
Do you want to help young people engage with God s mission throughout the world? Can you help BMS World Mission continue to make Jesus known and improve the quality of life for thousands of people? If you want to connect and enthuse young people with Jesus global mission and inspire volunteers and churches to join you in that, then we want to hear from you! At BMS we are passionate about mission and working for a world where all can experience faith in Christ and the abundant life only he provides. We want to inspire a new generation of missional believers and help churches to equip and inspire young people. This role will work with churches, youth groups and other networks to help link young people to the work that BMS does globally, to enable all God s people to play their part in his mission. This role works with the Church Engagement Manager and across the Fundraising and Communication Department to create communications and products which will inspire youth and young adults to engage with BMS and with our story of mission. It will create and maintain relationships with churches, youth groups and others to ensure that young people recognise BMS as an organisation which can take them deeper in their understanding of mission and global transformation. For this role, knowledge of BMS supporter base, experience of the evangelical aspects of BMS mission and full support of its missionary work are crucial. Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a significant impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an individual with the following experience and skills: • Christian youth ministry: You have significant insight into the Christian youth ministry and experience working with young people in a leadership capacity. • Strategic planning: You are a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing a plan for our approach to youth and young adults through strategic partnerships. • Communication and interpersonal skills: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build meaningful relationships between BMS and youth leaders across BMS-supporting churches. • Safeguarding knowledge: You have proven knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding processes and their application. • Passion: You have a global vision, a heart for youth and mission, and a passion for the role of the UK church in a growing world church. This is a varied and rewarding role, perfect for someone with a dedication to making a positive difference in the Christian youth community. The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Do you want to help young people engage with God s mission throughout the world? Can you help BMS World Mission continue to make Jesus known and improve the quality of life for thousands of people? If you want to connect and enthuse young people with Jesus global mission and inspire volunteers and churches to join you in that, then we want to hear from you! At BMS we are passionate about mission and working for a world where all can experience faith in Christ and the abundant life only he provides. We want to inspire a new generation of missional believers and help churches to equip and inspire young people. This role will work with churches, youth groups and other networks to help link young people to the work that BMS does globally, to enable all God s people to play their part in his mission. This role works with the Church Engagement Manager and across the Fundraising and Communication Department to create communications and products which will inspire youth and young adults to engage with BMS and with our story of mission. It will create and maintain relationships with churches, youth groups and others to ensure that young people recognise BMS as an organisation which can take them deeper in their understanding of mission and global transformation. For this role, knowledge of BMS supporter base, experience of the evangelical aspects of BMS mission and full support of its missionary work are crucial. Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a significant impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an individual with the following experience and skills: • Christian youth ministry: You have significant insight into the Christian youth ministry and experience working with young people in a leadership capacity. • Strategic planning: You are a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing a plan for our approach to youth and young adults through strategic partnerships. • Communication and interpersonal skills: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build meaningful relationships between BMS and youth leaders across BMS-supporting churches. • Safeguarding knowledge: You have proven knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding processes and their application. • Passion: You have a global vision, a heart for youth and mission, and a passion for the role of the UK church in a growing world church. This is a varied and rewarding role, perfect for someone with a dedication to making a positive difference in the Christian youth community. The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
