Mission Specialist

Bible Society; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian charity organization is seeking a Mission Specialist to facilitate its international mission across Sahel, Middle East, and North Africa. This full-time position involves leading cluster strategies and managing donor-funded projects, requiring strong intercultural skills and experience in international contexts. The ideal candidate should have a passion for the Bible, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working arrangement and occasionally requires international travel.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing donor-funded projects in international contexts.
• Ability to work across diverse Christian traditions.
• Strong relationship-building skills with global partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies for Sahel, MENA, and Central Asia.
• Manage international donor-funded projects.
• Build relationships with Bible Societies.

Skills

Project management

Intercultural intelligence

Effective communication

Fluency in French or Arabic

Job description

Mission Specialist

Position : Mission Specialist for Sahel, Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Location : Swindon / Hybrid (with occasional international travel)

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary : £38,777–£40,000 per annum

Contract : Maternity Cover – 12-month fixed-term contract

Closing date : 26th January 2026

Interview date : 5th February 2026 (Swindon)

The Role

Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society—inviting people to discover the Bible as a source of wisdom and joy.

As Mission Specialist for Sahel, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), you will play a key role in delivering Bible Society’s international mission during a 12-month maternity cover. Reporting to the Head of Global Relationships, you will act as the primary link between Bible Society and our partner Bible Societies across the Sahel, MENA and Central Asia clusters.

This role is about turning strategy into action—working collaboratively with partners, implementing cluster strategies shaped by the Patmos Initiative research, and managing a portfolio of donor-funded projects that enable meaningful engagement with the Bible in complex and diverse contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and delivering cluster strategies across Sahel, MENA and Central Asia
• Managing and monitoring large-scale, donor-funded international projects
• Building strong, trusted relationships with Bible Societies and global partners
• Supporting the contextual application of the Patmos Initiative research
• Collaborating with fundraising colleagues, including supporting donor engagement and visits
• Representing Bible Society in international and cross‑organisational settings

About You

You will be a creative, resilient and mission‑driven self‑starter, with experience of working in complex international contexts and a passion for seeing lives transformed through engagement with the Bible.

You will bring

• Proven experience of designing, managing and monitoring donor‑funded projects in an international setting
• Strong intercultural intelligence and the ability to work sensitively across diverse Christian traditions
• Confidence facilitating strategic conversations with senior leaders
• A heart for mission and a deep understanding of the Bible’s transformative impact
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective partnerships

Fluency in French or Arabic (desirable)

You will also be able to demonstrate a mature Christian faith, enabling you to work wisely and collaboratively with interconfessional partners across the ฟรี Sahel, MENA and Central Asia regions.

Help us in our mission by matching your skills and experience with a job that really matters.

If you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, are passionate about the Bible and know how to get the best from social media, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250‑word statement that sets out your interest in and suitability for this position.

In Return…

Commitment – As a Christian organisation, the charity believes you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed advisable.

The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have órganos to tick every box on the job description before you apply!

It's personal – You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk…

Together and apart – The charity believe in home working where…