Course Tutor and Research Associate (Africa focus)

Bible Society is on a global mission to make the Bible known and understood. We invite people to see it through fresh eyes and discover its life-changing message for themselves.

This exciting role sits within the International Bible Advocacy Centre (IBAC), which exists to inspire and resource Bible advocates worldwide.

Job Details

Location: Hybrid – Swindon, with some flexibility to work from home   

Hours: Full time, permanent 

Salary Range: £44,000 to £46,000 per annum, depending on experience  

Competitive benefits package

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of the Catalysing Leaders Training (CLT) programme, with a particular focus on African contexts. You will shape culturally relevant learning experiences, build partnerships with Bible Societies and theological educators, and contribute to the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI), alongside supporting wider IBAC research and content development.

Apply

If you’re passionate about helping young professionals shape their lives and leadership through a biblical imagination, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a 250-word statement outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role.

 Closing date:  15 June 2026 

First round online interview date:  Monday 22 June 2026 

Second round interview in Swindon office on:  Tuesday 7 July 2026 

Our commitment

As a Christian organisation, we believe you were created with a unique character. You have gifts and abilities that are all your own, so we're willing to explore how what you have might fit what we need.

The checklist

We know there's no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you can even think of applying to work for us. If you think you've got most of what we want and you're excited about what we're doing, go ahead.

It's personal

You have a life outside work, and we want you to be able to live it well, so we're happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home. We aren't impressed if you respond to emails at midnight.

Learn and grow

When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits you and it benefits us. We're committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish and be the best they can be, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart

We believe in home working where it's appropriate – and during lockdown we made that work really well. But we know how important it is to meet face to face, too. We're 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 our organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire Bible Society family. As such, Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Level ground

We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need us to make any adjustments for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.