Church Engagement and Events Officer
Job Title: Church Engagement and Events Officer
Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Salary: £29,706 – £31,908 per annum
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time – 35 hours per week (Minimum two days per week in the London office). Occasional weekend and evening work with time off in lieu. The post involves up to 20% travel within Britain and Ireland. Permanent contract.
The package also includes:
- 8% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
- Season Ticket Loan
About USPG
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners with churches and communities worldwide
in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion
justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting www.uspg.org.uk.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Manager, this role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. The Church Engagement and Events Officer will play a key role in building relationships with churches, supporters and volunteers across Britain, Ireland and Europe, helping them engage more deeply with USPG’s vision and mission.
You will lead the planning and delivery of USPG’s events programme, including the USPG Conference, Founder’s Day, In Conversation Dinners and the annual Carol Service, as well as supporting the organisation’s presence at festivals, synods and other national events. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help create inspiring and engaging experiences that raise awareness of USPG’s global mission.
As the first point of contact for many church supporters, you will provide excellent stewardship, support and resources that inspire churches and communities to engage through prayer, giving and action. You will also contribute to the development of USPG’s church engagement activity, helping to strengthen supporter relationships and increase engagement across the church year.
About You
You are a confident and proactive relationship builder with experience in planning events and working with churches, supporters, volunteers or Christian organisations. You are passionate about helping people engage with mission, justice and the global Church.
An organised and effective communicator, you can manage multiple projects and events, build strong stakeholder relationships and work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. You are comfortable engaging with clergy, church leaders, volunteers and supporters, and are motivated by USPG’s mission and Christian ethos.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in church engagement, events and supporter relations within a respected international mission agency. If you have the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to help churches connect with God’s mission around the world, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and send to Tashi Bourne hr@uspg.org.uk by 9am, Monday 31st August 2026.
If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Tashi Bourne, HR Manager.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th September 2026.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
USPG is committed to promoting the well-being, autonomy and dignity of all, and preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work. USPG’s Safeguarding Policy is available alongside the Job Description for this role. Employees are also required to comply with the Code of Conduct, available through the Staff Handbook for employees.
In addition, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. USPG also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.