Content Lead & Senior Writer — Mission-Driven Storytelling

OMF International (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OMF UK is seeking a Senior Writer and Content Lead to shape editorial planning, written content and storytelling across key channels. The role ensures content is clear, mission-focused, pastorally sensitive and aligned with OMF's ethos.

Working with the Head of Media and Communications, you will manage a small team, oversee tone and quality, support campaigns and coordinate content priorities to engage churches, supporters and the wider Christian public.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, commissioning, writing, editing and delivery of OMF UK's written content across agreed channels.
• Develop and maintain an editorial calendar, ensuring deadlines, themes, campaigns, publication cycles and ministry priorities are coordinated effectively.
• Oversee the written tone, quality and consistency of OMF UK's content, ensuring it reflects OMF's mission, theology, values, intercultural sensitivity and safeguarding expectations.
• Work with the Head of Media and Communications to identify content priorities that support mobilisation, supporter engagement, prayer, giving and church relationships.
• Write, edit and shape compelling stories, articles, interviews, news items, prayer resources, campaign copy, supporter communications and web content.
• Lead editorial input for key publications and resources, including magazine content, prayer materials, digital content and other OMF UK resources as agreed.
• Conduct interviews with OMF workers, supporters, church leaders, volunteers and ministry contacts, handling sensitive information with care, dignity and confidentiality.
• Ensure stories and testimonies are presented truthfully and responsibly, with appropriate permissions, cultural awareness and respect for security and safeguarding considerations.
• Line manage team members, providing regular one-to-ones, supervision, workload planning, development support and day-to-day guidance.
• Allocate editorial and content tasks clearly, agree priorities and support staff to deliver work to agreed standards and timescales.
• Create a positive, prayerful and collaborative team culture that reflects OMF's fellowship, care, integrity and commitment to mission.
• Support performance, wellbeing and professional development within the team, raising concerns appropriately with the Head of Media and Communications where needed.
• Maintain clear editorial processes for drafting, editing, proofing, approvals, consent, safeguarding review and publication.
• Help develop and maintain OMF UK editorial guidance, tone of voice, content standards and written style expectations.
• Ensure content is accurate, accessible, legally appropriate, pastorally wise and suitable for the intended audience.
• Work with colleagues to ensure data protection, image consent, confidentiality and safeguarding requirements are considered before publication.
• Work with social media, design, audio, video and external creative partners to turn editorial priorities into effective multi-channel communications.
• Provide scripts, written briefings, story framing and editorial review for video, podcast, audio and campaign activity as required.
• Collaborate with OMF International media colleagues and other OMF centres to share appropriate stories, resources and campaign materials.
• Support the promotion of OMF UK stories and resources to relevant church, mission and Christian media audiences where appropriate.
• Equip staff, members and workers to tell stories well, write clearly and communicate OMF's mission with accuracy, sensitivity and purpose.
• Contribute to workshops, equipping days, communications consultations and team training as agreed.
• Participate in OMF UK meetings, prayer and devotional life, including leading prayers or devotions when required.

Job description

OMF UK is seeking a Senior Writer and Content Lead to shape editorial planning, written content and storytelling across key channels. The role ensures content is clear, mission-focused, pastorally sensitive and aligned with OMF's ethos.

Working with the Head of Media and Communications, you will manage a small team, oversee tone and quality, support campaigns and coordinate content priorities to engage churches, supporters and the wider Christian public.