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 include:
· 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 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 believe 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.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have 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 to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.