Christian Aid Editor

The postholder will be required to produce engaging communications for Christian Aid, across a wide range of channels, including print and web. He/she will work with designers, writers, multimedia and production staff in the Communications Division, which serves as an internal creative agency. He/she will edit, copywrite and project-manage the production of materials, at the request of churches, advocacy, international, fundraising and marketing teams.

You will be educated to degree level, and hold a relevant qualification in journalism, PR or marketing (or have equivalent work experience). An inspiring writer, you will be able to tailor copy for different audiences and channels, to tight deadlines, while adhering to brand and style guidelines. An understanding of the Christian faith community is essential, as is willingness to produce written content that engages Christians imaginatively (such as theological reflections or fundraising initiatives). You will also have knowledge of global development issues, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good organisational skills. Also vital is up-to-date experience of publishing technology (particularly InDesign and Acrobat professional) for print and online media.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

A key requirement for Christian Aid editors is to understand the needs of colleagues in order to help them produce effective copy for their publications. Please tell us about a time when you had to consult with others to ensure that you understood their needs and goals before carrying out a piece of work.

Deliver results

When working in a busy internal creative agency, it’s often necessary to juggle high volumes of work and constantly reassess priorities. Yet all clients feel their work is important. Please tell us about a time when you had to say no to another colleague or team because of conflicting priorities, while acknowledging their needs.

Strive for improvement

Christian Aid’s editors are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and raise the standard of work as a team. Please tell us about a time when you have identified a better way of doing something, having taken into account the implications of your proposal.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (195 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 327-MA

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 17 August 2012

Interview date: 22 or 23 August 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.