Regional coordinator, Bedfordshire

An exciting opportunity to help fulfil Christian Aid’s vision of an end to poverty by inspiring churches, individuals and volunteers across Bedfordshire to give, act and pray with Christian Aid.

You will strengthen, motivate, inspire and resource church leaders, church congregations, volunteers and supporters in Bedfordshire. You will support Christian Aid groups, churches and church networks to raise more money and to respond to poverty through campaigning and praying. You will manage specialist volunteers and co-ordinate fundraising and campaigning initiatives. You will promote Christian Aid in the local and church media, writing press releases, articles and organising press stunts. You will also support the wider work of the regional team, which includes the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

You will have substantial experience of working with churches and volunteers; fundraising and campaigning; giving presentations; preaching; events and media and have competent IT skills. You will also have a good understanding of international development issues and Christian Aid’s core supporter base in the churches. You will be able to motivate and inspire people of faith to give, act and pray for Christian Aid using biblical principles and faith-based language. Knowledge of churches in Bedfordshire would be an advantage.

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

Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect.

Communicate effectively

Give us an example of a time when you persuaded a group or individual to raise money or take action, preferably in a church context.

Deliver results

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

Strive for improvement

Tell us about a time when you have identified a better way of doing something and have successfully convinced others to take up your idea.

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 (147 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.

If you would like to apply for the Buckinghamshire and/or Hertfordshire posts in addition to this one, you do not need to fill in multiple application forms but please ensure all relevant job references are clearly stated on your application form.

Job reference: 423/OK

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 17 April 2013

Interview date: Friday 3 May 2013

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.