Editor (English)

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an Editor to join Tearfund’s Communication for Development team. The team is building a global community who are learning together, online and offline, and equipping themselves with knowledge and skills to face the challenges of poverty and injustice in our world.

The successful candidate will support the production of high quality resources for learning, research and training, in line with Tearfund’s vision and strategy. These resources aim to meet the needs of Tearfund partners, staff and our wider Tearfund Learn audience.

The Editor will have initiative, an eye for detail and the ability to schedule and plan ahead. They will also demonstrate flexibility, a relational approach and the ability to think creatively. Experience of international development will be highly beneficial, as well as a biblical understanding of integral mission.

We are looking for a proven copy-editor, with English as their first language. The Editor will support the development of different types of publications and resources, and will have oversight of copy on Tearfund Learn, including writing fresh digital copy as required. Ideally candidates will have several years of relevant experience, but this would also be a good opportunity for someone with strong editorial aptitude looking for the next step.

Tearfund is a faith based organisation and applicants must share our statement of faith.

Location: This is a global role and can be based in any country where Tearfund can legally employ staff.

Contract: This is a part time (21 hours per week) contract. As this is a global role salary will depend on location.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.