Senior Writer and Content Lead
# Senior Writer and Content Lead **OMF International (UK)** · Manchester M1 6EQ · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 11 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Purpose of the role The Senior Writer and Content Lead will lead OMF UK’s editorial planning, written content and storytelling across key communication channels. The role will ensure that OMF UK’s written content is clear, accurate, mission-focused, pastorally sensitive and aligned with OMF’s Christian ethos, values and strategic priorities. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Media and Communications to shape the content pipeline, oversee quality and tone, support campaign delivery, and line manage a small number of team members. The role will help OMF UK communicate with churches, supporters, workers, volunteers and the wider Christian public in a way that inspires prayer, giving, mobilisation and mission engagement. Role responsibilities Editorial leadership and content planning · Lead the planning, commissioning, writing, editing and delivery of OMF UK written content across agreed channels. · Develop and maintain a clear editorial calendar, ensuring deadlines, themes, campaigns, publication cycles and ministry priorities are coordinated effectively. · Oversee the written tone, quality and consistency of OMF UK 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. Writing, storytelling and editorial delivery · 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 management and team leadership · 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. Content governance, approvals and quality control · 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. Digital, media and campaign collaboration · 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. Training, equipping and wider contribution · 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. · Undertake other reasonable duties and projects requested by the Head of Media and Communications, consistent with the level and purpose of the role. Person specification The following criteria should be used for shortlisting, interview and appointment decisions. The successful candidate must be able to work in a way that supports OMF UK’s Christian mission, ethos and culture. Education / training · A strong standard of education with evidence of high-level written communication skills. · Relevant degree, qualification or equivalent experience in English, journalism, communications, theology, media, publishing or a related discipline. · Evidence of continuing professional development in writing, editing, leadership or communications. · Formal journalism, publishing, theology, mission, communications or digital content qualification. · Training in editorial law, safeguarding, data protection, line management or project management. Experience / knowledge · Significant experience of writing, editing and developing content for publication. · Experience of planning editorial content across more than one channel, including print and digital. · Experience of interviewing people and turning complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging and accurate content. · Understanding of UK Christian context and cross-cultural mission. · Experience of working to publication deadlines and managing multiple priorities. · Experience in a Christian mission, church, charity, publishing or communications environment. · Experience of line managing staff or supervising writers, volunteers, interns or contributors. · Knowledge of East Asia, diaspora ministry, intercultural mission or global church contexts. · Experience working with external designers, publishers, video/audio teams or digital agencies. Abilities · Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and storytelling skills. · Able to exercise sound editorial judgement, especially where content involves security, safeguarding, pastoral sensitivity, culture or personal testimony. · Able to lead, motivate and support a small team with clarity, care and accountability. · Able to plan work, manage deadlines, coordinate contributors and maintain high production standards. · Able to communicate effectively with staff, workers, supporters, church leaders, volunteers and external partners. · Competent user of Microsoft Office, Teams and digital communication tools. · Experience with website content management systems, email platforms, CRM/Donorfy, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools. · Able to brief designers, social media colleagues, audio/video producers and external partners clearly. · Able to analyse audience needs and use insight to improve content impact. Motivation · Committed to OMF’s mission of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with East Asia’s peoples. · Passionate about the power of written communication to inspire prayer, mission engagement, giving and action. · Motivated by high-quality content that serves ministry rather than personal profile. · Willing to participate in OMF UK’s prayer, fellowship and devotional life. · Personal interest in cross-cultural mission, diaspora ministry, East Asia, church mobilisation or missionary storytelling. Personality / approach · High level of personal integrity, discretion and confidentiality. · Collaborative, prayerful and servant-hearted leadership approach. · Friendly, courteous and able to build trust across a diverse Christian and intercultural community. · Calm under pressure, organised and able to make sound decisions where priorities compete. · Open to feedback and committed to personal and professional development. · Pastoral awareness and emotional intelligence when supporting staff, contributors and workers sharing personal stories. Circumstances · Able to work from OMF UK National Office, Oxford Place, Manchester. · A committed practising Christian who can uphold OMF’s Ethos Statement and support the organisation’s Christian objectives. · Able to lead or participate in prayers and devotions for the furtherance of OMF UK’s Christian objectives. · Able to undertake occasional UK travel, meetings, events, weekend conferences or exhibitions, with time off in lieu where appropriate. · Able to undertake occasional international travel, including to East Asia, where required and appropriate. Occupational Requirement and ethos This role has significant responsibility for shaping how OMF UK communicates its Christian mission, theological convictions and ministry priorities. It also involves leading others, contributing to prayer and devotional life, and representing OMF UK’s Christian ethos through written content and editorial decision-making. For these reasons, OMF UK considers it an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a committed practising Christian, able to demonstrate personal commitment to OMF’s mission, principles, values and practices, and able to act in good faith with loyalty to the organisation’s Christian ethos. Pay: £34,000.00-£42,000.00 per year Application question(s): - Are you a practising christian? - Are you active in your church and community? - Do you have right to work in the UK? Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-10-19, впервые 2026-10-08, источник — Indeed.