Development Manager

£34,620 – £40,728 per annum
5 days, 37.5 hours per week (minimum 40% office based, Wednesday is a mandatory office day)
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

• Do you have a heart for helping Christians facing persecution?
• Do you proven experience in relationship management?
• Are you a confident communicator with natural empathy?

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 are looking for a committed Christian* to join our Partnerships team. As the Development Manager you will manage a caseload of supporters as they serve the persecuted church through their gifts, actions and prayers and to lead on identifying new sources of major gifts from individuals and organisations inside and outside our supporter base.

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. If you are a Christian* looking to make an impact and seeking a new challenge in 2025, here’s how to apply:

• view the job description
• complete the online application and upload a copy of your cover letter

Closing date: Monday, 24 March 2025, noon
1st Interviews: Monday, 31 March & Tuesday, 1 April 2025 (online)
2nd Interviews: TBC (in-person)

If you experience any issues with the online application, email: [email protected]

*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 (see website).