Head of Mission Personnel

UFM Worldwide

We’re looking for a candidate with strong experience in pastoral care, a heart for mission and a love for people.  Experience serving in the local church and/or in cross-cultural mission will be a strong advantage.

This role oversees all mission partner personnel related functions within UFM Worldwide and ensures pastoral care is administered appropriately to all mission partners.  Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the provision of UFM’s pastoral care for all mission partners, to complement the care given from sending churches
  • Being line manager for our Head of Women’s Pastoral Ministry and TCK coordinator, as well as supporting other staff and volunteers who have pastoral responsibilities
  • Being the first point of contact pastorally for a group of UFM mission partners
  • Coordinating and taking part in our programme of in-country visits to mission partners
  • Leading our personnel administration team to ensure that our application, orientation, review, debrief and re-entry processes are robust and honour the place of the sending church
  • For relevant candidates, speaking about the work of UFM and mission more broadly in churches and other Christian groups
  • Serving as a member of our Senior Leadership Team

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th May 2026, with interviews for those shortlisted being held in Swindon on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

To apply for this job please visit www.ufm.org.uk.