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Area Director for Ireland
UFM WORLDWIDE
Belfast
Full-time
5th March 2026

Job vacancy: Area Director for Ireland

Full-time permanent role based in Belfast.

UFM Worldwide exists to support churches in making disciples of all nations. Our priorities are to take the gospel to the least reached and to support under resourced churches around the world.

Since 1931 we’ve had the privilege of helping churches to identify, train, send and support workers for cross cultural mission. Today, we support over 300 mission partners from 35 nations, sent by over 148 gospel hearted churches to serve in 50 different countries.

We are looking to appoint a full-time Area Director, based in our Belfast office. The role is wide ranging, reports to the Head of Personnel & Deputy Director and includes:

  • Developing the work of UFM Worldwide in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
  • Pastoral support for the mission partners sent from and serving in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
  • Developing relationships with like-minded evangelical churches and organisations
  • Managing the Belfast office and staff, and maintaining regular contact with the other UFM offices

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a heart for mission and a love for people
  • Be an excellent public speaker with Bible teaching and pastoral experience
  • Have previous experience operating in a Christian environment
  • Demonstrate good leadership, administration and organisational skills
  • Have the ability to work alone without direct supervision

A job description can be found here. To request an application form or further information, please contact:
recruitment@ufm.org.uk, 01793 610 515.

here. To request an application form or further information, please contact:

recruitment@ufm.org.uk, 01793 610 515.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th March 2026, with interviews for those shortlisted being held in Belfast on Thursday 19th March 2026.

Within the terms of the Equalities Act 2010, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful candidate agrees with and signs UFM Worldwide’s Statement of Faith.

UFM Worldwide is a registered Charity in England & Wales (No. 219946) and in Scotland (No. SC039343)

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