UK vacancy list

Tearfund is looking for someone to fill the role of Promotions   Officer. You will be responsible for taking forward Tearfund's   strategy for promoting the distribution, use, adaptation and translation   of our international publications.      You must have proven ability of promoting a product or event, a solid  understanding of relief and development and an ability to  communicate clearly and simply. You will have skills in training and  facilitation, and language skills would be desirable.    The nature of the role may involve some overseas travel during this  fixed term period.   (9 months fixed-term maternity cover starting February 2009)

Knowledge Team

Salary £28, 486 to £28, 986 per annum pro rata

Tearfund is looking for a Senior Government Relations Adviser to manage our relationships with key policy makers. You will be responsible for developing and implementing our Government Relations Strategy to help deliver policy change on issues such as HIV and AIDS, water and sanitation, climate change, disaster risk reduction and good governance. We need someone to build relationships with key figures; co-ordinate our policy messages for political audiences; and advise and support other staff.  We are looking for someone with a great understanding of the UK political system and significant experience of policy and lobbying work, as well as some experience of influencing bodies such as the EU and the UN. You must be educated to degree level and have a very good understanding of international development and climate change issues – ideally having spent at least 6 months in a developing country.  You will have good analytical and influencing skills, be confident in taking initiative and be able to think and plan strategically.

Advocacy/Public Policy

£34,390 - £34,890

We are looking to recruit a London Youth and Student Coordinator who can inspire, motivate and mobilise young people, students and those who work with them to raise their voices and make radical choices to bring good news to the poor.  Experience of communicating directly with young people and students is essential.  The successful candidate must have the ability to develop relationships with youth and student workers within London. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills are also required.  Knowledge of the London area would be advantageous. Job Description to be added shortly.

Church & Supporter Relations/Youth

£28,972 - £29,472

Are you interested in working for Tearfund on a temporary basis? If so, then why not apply for our temporary admin register. We are looking for Temporary Administration Staff who have at strong administration experience with very good MS Word and MS Excel IT skills. Rates of pay vary from a minimum of £8 per hour depending on the role and skills required.

Most positions are based at our head office in Teddington