British Church Relations Officer (Fixed-term)

Job Description

Role definition

Role purpose

The British Church Relations Officer works with other colleagues to ensure that Christian Aid is engaging effectively and creatively with British churches and church leaders.

Key outcomes

• Work with the British Church Relations Managers to build relationships with key denominations, networks and church leaders
• Carry out quality engagements across give, act and pray to make sure we deliver our fundraising and church engagement plans
• Increased amplification of the prophetic voices of the church and Christian Aid on behalf of the poor and in pursuit of justice, equality and dignity
• Increasing and emphasising theological, clergy and congregations’ awareness of God’s ambition for the poor and marginalised and the way his love is demonstrated by the Church
• Successful delivery of key appeals such as Commitment for Life, ensuring that relevant resources and expectations are delivered and met
• Christian Aid colleagues are supported in engagement with churches through the dissemination of insight and advice on trends within the UK church

Person specification

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Experience of working with and developing relationships with a wide range of British churches, leaders, ecumenical movements and church-goers
• Excellent presentation skills and experience of speaking to a diverse audience
• Self-motivated and willing to work independently
• Experience of events and/or project management

Desirable

• Graduate or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Previous fundraising, campaigning and events experience

The deadline of applications is on 20 October 2022.

About the Organization

Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. We are part of a wider movement for social justice. We provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes.