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.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

This is a varied and exciting interim role which will help to build greater awareness and support for Christian Aid Scotland’s work through the media, social media and our website. During the assignment the role holder will sell in stories and react to media opportunities. In addition, the role holder will support the development of a number of communication projects including one featuring community photographers from Ethiopia.

About you

You are an experienced media officer with a track record in spotting opportunities to generate positive media coverage and an excellent knowledge and contacts with Scotland’s media. You’ll bring excellent writing skills and an ability to drive forward communications projects and campaigns. Above all you will use your media and PR insights to help us influence change and connect with churches and supporters across Scotland.

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 and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

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.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

About us

The Christian Aid Scotland team works holistically with churches, volunteers, campaigners, and schools to build a movement for justice. We resource local congregations and our sponsoring denominations through worship materials, speaking engagements, and face to face visits. We steward supporters to fundraise and campaign for our work. Together, we want to see a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Within the Scotland team, the Church Engagement and Community Fundraising unit looks after the churches and volunteers who support our work, from the local congregation through to our partnering national denominations. We work collaboratively with the Advocacy, Campaigning, Education and Youth unit to deliver a dynamic programme of events and supporter stewardship across Scotland.

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.

Learnabout our vision, mission and values

About the role

The Central Supporter Engagement and Business Support Officer plays a key role as the first point of contact for Christian Aid supporters in Scotland. They play a leading role in stewarding, inspiring, and engaging churches and Christian Aid groups to give, act and pray with Christian Aid. The role is responsible for capturing and processing supporter information and providing consistent outstanding customer service and stewardship.

This role is also responsible for providing excellent office-based support to compliment the work of the Scotland Team, particularly the Church Engagement and Community Fundraising Unit. This includes regular communication with the Building Manager, and ensuring that all processes related to the smooth running of the office are managed efficiently.

About you

If you have a passion for tackling injustice and are experienced in the areas of supporter or customer care, relationship building, church life, and administration, you might be a great fit for our team. If you would thrive in a dynamic role with a variety of workstreams, we would love to hear from you.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build Partnerships

Tell us about a time when you actively consulted with others to ensure that you understood their needs or goals before taking action

· What was the situation? What different expectations were involved?

· What was expected of you?

· What did you do? How did you take those actions?

· What was the impact? Were you successful? How did you know?

Communicate Effectively

Tell us about a time when you handled a difficult issue with someone else with openness, honesty and respect

· What was the context?

· What did you have to do?

· What did you say and how?

· What was the result? If you were successful, how did you know?

Deliver Results

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required

· What was your context?

· What was your task/responsibility?

· How did you make your plan? What actions did you take?

· What was the impact of your actions? Were you successful? How did you know?

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. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact hr@christian-aid.org

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

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.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

This role is based in Scotland as a homeworking contract, with occasional travel to our Edinburgh office for team meetings.

The Christian Aid Scotland team works holistically with churches, volunteers, campaigners, and schools to build a movement for justice. We resource local congregations and our sponsoring denominations through worship materials, speaking engagements, and face to face visits. We steward supporters to fundraise and campaign for our work. Together, we want to see a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Within the Scotland team, the Church Engagement and Community Fundraising unit looks after the churches and volunteers who support our work, from the local congregation through to our partnering national denominations. We work collaboratively with the Advocacy, Campaigning, Education and Youth unit to deliver a dynamic programme of events and supporter stewardship across Scotland.

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.

This role is home-based with travel throughout Scotland, including occasional meetings in our Edinburgh office.

Want to know more about what it’s like to work here? Click here to hear directly from some of our amazing colleagues.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

This role sits within the Scottish Church Engagement Team and is responsible for inspiring churches and individuals to be agents of change, with Christian Aid, to overcome poverty. The role offers bespoke support, often face-to-face, to churches and Christian Aid groups, to enable and enrich their contribution.

This role is responsible for responding to the needs of churches and church networks within Scotland, by building on the agency of supporters. The role is responsible for motivating churches, groups, and individuals to give, act and pray along with supporting and developing volunteers within their area of work.

About you

If you have a passion for tackling injustice and are experienced in the areas of community fundraising, church life, event planning, and relationship building, you might be a great fit for our team. If you are able to speak confidently and effectively to inspire a wide range of churches and groups to give, act and pray with Christian Aid, we would love to hear from you.

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 and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a PVG/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.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

About us

There’s never been a better time to join Christian Aid’s Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Department. We would say that, wouldn’t we? But we mean it. Despite the challenges we’ve all faced over recent years, we have grown income and smashed our targets, making a transformational impact for people in poverty. Your next career step could see you joining our passionate and energetic team of poverty-fighters. We inspire more than 250,000 supporters and thousands of supporting churches to raise more than £40 million annually to tackle the root causes of extreme poverty.

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 and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Want to know more about what it’s like to work here? Click here to hear directly from some of our amazing colleagues.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers (CEFO) inspire churches and individuals to be agents of change, with Christian Aid, in order to overcome poverty. The CEFO’s specific contribution is to offer bespoke support, often face-to-face, to a defined set of churches and Christian Aid groups, to enable and enrich their contribution. CEFOs motivate churches, groups and individuals to give, act and pray.

Responding to the needs of churches and church networks within Scotland, CEFOs seek to build on the agency of supporters wherever possible and are responsible for supporting and developing volunteers within their area of work.

About you

If you have a passion for tackling injustice and experience in the areas of fundraising, church life and relationship building, we’d love to hear from you.

Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers are measured against clearly defined targets and success indicators.

You will steward the relationship with a wide range of churches and Christian Aid groups in Scotland, to inspire them to give, act and pray with Christian Aid.

You will bring your experience of church engagement and fundraising to build and nurture new and existing networks and relationships.

You’ll be able to speak confidently and effectively to inspire people with Christian Aid’s work and leverage support and commitment.

You will support and develop volunteers within their area of work, and draw on volunteer expertise where possible.

You will analyse and interpret information and data in order to prioritise work to achieve results.

You’ll meet fundraising targets, generate creative and effective engagement ideas and be ready to partner with stakeholders including volunteers, leaders, pastors, ministers, colleagues and Christian media.

The Digital Support Officer (Scotland) helps to build support for, and engagement with, the breadth of Christian Aid Scotland’s activities.

With a focus on digital and multimedia content, the post holder ensures that the Christian Aid Scotland team has the content and communications products they need to engage, inform, and inspire supporters.

In partnership with Digital, media & communications colleagues, the post holder will have input into content - helping to create and promote content and communications products, including campaigns, articles, blogs, resources (including resources co-created with external partners) and audio-visual materials. The post holder will then have primary responsibility for the technical side of ensuring this content is accessible, well-presented and well-used in various digital forms. Effectiveness is measured and improved using a test and learn approach.

Christian Aid has a focus on identifying, and seeking to address, the root causes of poverty. This role will take a lead on Christian Aid’s campaigning in Scotland. You’ll work with colleagues in the Scotland team, and across the organisation, to bring about positive change by developing effective and timely public campaigns aimed at Scotland-based decision makers. Alongside churches, coalition partners and our amazing supporters, you’ll be at the heart of campaigning in Scotland for a more just world.

First and foremost, you’ll have a passion for the issues on which Christian Aid works – such as Climate Justice, Gender Justice and Economic Justice. You’ll have experience of, and insight into, harnessing public campaigns to put pressure on decision-makers. You’ll have knowledge of the political context in which Christian Aid Scotland operates, and a flair for engaging people both in person and digitally. And you’ll be confident and comfortable in working with others of all backgrounds – in churches, coalitions and across the organisation – to build strong partnerships to bring about positive change.

You will be part of the Scottish Church and Fundraising unit which works closely with local supporters to encourage them to give, act and pray year-round for the work that we do. This role will proactively manage supporter relationships, manage the database and ensure that resources are provided for supporters.

You will be committed to the values of Christian Aid and happy to communicate with supporters in person, on the phone and by e-mail. You will be happy to manage many of the systems and processes that make the Scotland team function effectively. You will be able to manage a diverse workload and be proactive in looking to fill gaps in our supporter database.

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.

About the role

The Office Coordinator role exists to proactively develop and manage key administrative, operational and finance systems and processes for the Scotland office in Edinburgh. It ensures that procedures are followed and standards are met in the Scotland office and by Scotland staff. The role ensures procedures/systems support the agreed corporate strategies and programme in Scotland. The Office Coordinator role holder administers and maintains the annual budgeting process in Scotland, helps facilitate work across the team and ensures the smooth running of the office. The Office Coordinator takes meeting minutes, schedules meetings for Scotland and the Nations and Church Relations Division. The role supports the administrative needs of the Head of Nations and Church Relations and Division.

The Office Coordinator role exists to proactively develop and manage key administrative, operational and finance systems and processes for the Scotland office in Edinburgh. It ensures that procedures are followed and standards are met in the Scotland office and by Scotland staff. The role ensures procedures/systems support the agreed corporate strategies and programme in Scotland. The Office Coordinator role holder administers and maintains the annual budgeting process in Scotland, helps facilitate work across the team and ensures the smooth running of the office. The Office Coordinator takes meeting minutes, schedules meetings for Scotland and the Nations and Church Relations Division. The role supports the administrative needs of the Head of Nations and Church Relations and Division.

About you

You are organised, good with people and a team player. You have strong administrative and financial skills, demonstrate proficient IT skills and have an ability to cope well with multiple tasks. You communicate clearly and tactfully with people at all levels, both internally and externally. You are proactive and can work independently.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build Partnerships

This set of behaviours supports our values of cooperation and partnership and our organisational commitment to building partnerships. It is about working with others in a spirit of cooperation, recognising that change is brought about through partnership with others. It covers building internal and external relationships, networks and partnerships. This means working collaboratively and overcoming obstacles to achieve mutual aims.

Tell us about a time when you actively consulted with others to ensure that you understood their needs or goals before taking action.

• What was the situation? What different expectations were involved?

• What was expected of you?

• What did you do? How did you take those actions?

• What was the impact? Were you successful? How did you know?

Steward Resources

These behaviours support our organisational commitment to efficient resource stewardship. They are about using wisely the organisation’s resources that have been entrusted to us by our donors. They involve ensuring value for money for our donors, supporters, partners and beneficiaries

Please tell us about a time when you were able to take action to end or reduce the inefficient use of resources

• What was the context?

• What was expected of you?

• What action(s) did you take?

• What was the impact of your actions? In what way(s) were you successful?

Deliver Results

This set of behaviours is about being personally accountable for our actions, recommendations and decisions in the context of Christian Aid’s vision of ending poverty. This includes organising and planning work, goal-setting, applying judgement, taking accountability and decision-making.

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required

• What was your context?

• What was your task/responsibility?

• How did you make your plan? What actions did you take?

• What was the impact of your actions? Were you successful? How did you know

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance

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.

About the role

The Office Coordinator role exists to proactively develop and manage key administrative, operational and finance systems and processes for the Scotland office in Edinburgh. It ensures that procedures are followed and standards are met in the Scotland office and by Scotland staff. The role ensures procedures/systems support the agreed corporate strategies and programme in Scotland. The Office Coordinator role holder administers and maintains the annual budgeting process in Scotland, helps facilitate work across the team and ensures the smooth running of the office. The Office Coordinator takes meeting minutes, schedules meetings for Scotland and the Nations and Church Relations Division. The role supports the administrative needs of the Head of Nations and Church Relations and Division.

About you

You are organised, good with people and a team player. You have strong administrative and financial skills, demonstrate proficient IT skills and have an ability to cope well with multiple tasks. You communicate clearly and tactfully with people at all levels, both internally and externally. You are proactive and can work independently.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.