Church Relations Manager, Northwest

£34,620 – £40,728 per annum
5 days, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Northwest England, Homebased (preferably Manchester or Liverpool) with 24 days pa at the Witney Office
2 year Fixed Term Contract

• Are you a committed Christian who is completely in sympathy with the calling and mission of Open Doors?
• Are you an experienced speaker/preacher with the ability to motivate and inspire?
• Do you have strong networks/connections within the Christian community in Northwest England?

Open Doors is a Christian charity that is looking to recruit active, practicing Christians to stand in the GAP (give, act, pray) on behalf of persecuted Christians worldwide. Every day, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 70 countries, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational Christian* leader to support the development of Open Doors partnership with churches across Northwest England. 

We’re looking for a leader who will strengthen Christians in the suffering church through mobilising churches and Christians across the Northwest to pray, give and speak out on their behalf.  This role represents an opportunity to influence and advocate on behalf of persecuted Christians around the world.

Are you  a leader who can bridge and build relationships with the church in Northwest England, in order to raise awareness and engagement with the persecuted church globally.  You will be an individual with vision and skill to increase the depth and breadth of our current investment and to lead on significantly expanding our influence.  You will be able to communicate and inspire, build teams with our volunteers and develop and deliver a strategy for engagement and influence.

You will have the opportunity to use your God-given character and talents to contribute to the work of Open Doors and to work with integrity and with purpose. We offer a flexible role with a good work-life balance, huge job satisfaction and employee benefits. You will work with some inspirational people and there are plenty of opportunities to develop your career.

We welcome applications from candidates of different backgrounds. If you are a Christian* looking to make an impact and seeking a new challenge in 2025, here’s how to apply:

• view the job description
• complete the online application and upload a copy of your cover letter

Closing date:     Monday, 20 January 2025, Noon
1st Interviews:   Early February 2025
2nd interviews:  TBC, in-person in Witney

If you experience any issues with the online application, email: [email protected]

NB. Our office is closed from 25 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an active, practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith (see website).