Copywriter

OSCAR; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Doors in Witney, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Christian copywriter to lead on and manage key content projects across print and digital channels. You will write and coordinate original copy to grow awareness of Open Doors' work, and engage supporters through prayer, advocacy and giving.

The role offers a flexible hybrid pattern with a mandatory in-office day on Wednesdays, and opportunities to develop your career within a faith-driven charity.

Qualifications

• Active, practising Christian required.
• Proven copywriting and editing ability.
• Experience writing for print and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Lead on and manage key content projects across print and digital channels.
• Write and coordinate original, compelling copy to grow awareness of Open Doors' work.
• Increase engagement and loyalty of supporters through effective content.
• Collaborate with teams to plan and deliver multi-channel communications.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Content creation

Job description

£31,027 - £36,504 per annum

5 days / 37.5 hours per week

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire (Our policy is a minimum of 40% of hours in the office, with the remainder remote working. Wednesday is a mandatory office day.)

• Are you a committed Christian* who is passionate about the persecuted church and the mission of Open Doors?
• Can you write and edit compelling, thoughtful, innovative copy?
• Are you inspired to use your writing and editing talents to connect the persecuted church with Christians in the UK and Ireland?

Open Doors is a Christian charity that is looking to recruit active, practicing Christians to stand in the GAP (give, act, pray) on behalf of persecuted Christians worldwide. Every day, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 70 countries, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term.

We're looking for a Christian* copywriter to lead on and manage key content projects. You'll write and coordinate creative, original and inspiring copy in order to grow awareness of Open Doors' work and reach new audiences with the message of the persecuted church - as well as increasing existing supporter's engagement and loyalty to persecuted Christians through Open Doors.

You will write for a wide range of print and digital communications, including magazine, prayer diary, other print resources, web, email and social media to help grow support for the persecuted church through prayer, advocacy and giving.

You will have the opportunity to use your God-given character and talents to contribute to the work of Open Doors and to work with integrity and with purpose. We offer a flexible role with a good work-life balance, huge job satisfaction and employee benefits. You will work with some inspirational people and there are plenty of opportunities to develop your career.

We welcome applications from candidates of different backgrounds.

Closing date: Sunday 8 November 2026

1st Interviews: Tuesday 17 November 2026 (Online via MS Teams)

2nd Interviews: Tuesday 24 November 2026 (In-person at our offices in Witney)

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an active, practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.