Communications and Engagement Team Manager

Interserve GBI is part of the International Fellowship of Interserve, a global community of Christians called to serve the peoples of Asia and the Arab World and to make Jesus known.  

This strategic role offers an opportunity to develop and grow Interserve’s engagement with new and existing supporters, whilst contributing to our value of wholistic cross-cultural ministry. 

We are seeking a relational, engaging, creative individual, with a proven track record in an external communications or campaigns role to lead our small Engagement Team. 

In this role you would be responsible for: 

• Development, management and implementation of the Communications Strategy for Interserve GBI and its publications;   
• Ensuring that communications and information-flow across the organisation are effective and co-ordinated;   
• Oversight of the work of the Engagement Team in linking with churches and individuals; 
• Management of Interserve’s fundraising approach, donor relations and activities;  
• Building an effective online and social media presence that supports the objectives of engagement, including appropriately targeted media traffic that best serves Interserve’s different audiences.   

If you are someone who has the ability to lead a team to implement new ideas and initiatives creatively, with strong fundraising/donor relations skills and to build collaborative relationships across our organisation; then you may be just the person we are looking for. 

In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing, learning and development and flexible working arrangements. 

This is a full time role, which comes with a salary of £47,613,45 and a contributory pension scheme. 

The role can be worked from our National Office in Birmingham and some remotely from home. There is a minimum of one day per week in the office, more during the first 3 months. 

 Further information including the job description, person specification and application form can be found on our website. 

If you would like to apply, please send your CV with a covering letter and completed application and monitoring form to personnel@interserve.org.uk 

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY 

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all employees. 

This role has an occupational requirement for the candidate to be a practicing Christian. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th December.  Successful applicants will be interviewed on 12th/13th December at our National Office in Birmingham.