About us
Thinking Faith Network is a UK-based charity that aims to advance education and learning opportunities in a wide range of subjects from a Reformed Christian perspective. Inspired by the vision of ongoing cultural reformation in the light of a biblical worldview, it promotes imagination and scholarship to release the wisdom of the Christian faith into the world as good news for all. Through its 40-year history, Thinking Faith has built up a wide range of resources and international connections.
Thinking Faith Network is a community of people who are inspired by the vision of Jesus Christ as lord over the whole creation and all aspects of life. We have never had a formal membership scheme, but many people have found a home in our meetings and activities. At present, our monthly online Iron Sharpens Iron events draw some 30–40 people to engage with and learn from each other about how Christian thinking can enrich discipleship. Our resources also help many more people explore the callings that we each have from our Lord and Redeemer.
About you
Are you a gifted communicator? We are seeking a freelance Publicity Manager to work for us for around 7–10 hours per week. Your primary aim will be to use new media to bring our resources to enrich the lives of new and younger audiences.
Accountability: Tasks will be agreed with a member of the Thinking Faith Network board of Trustees. Meetings will initially be on a weekly basis, reducing to monthly as sustainable work patterns emerge.
Fees: £25 per hour, billable monthly in arrears with submission of timesheets.
Expenses: Reasonable travel and other expenses may be reimbursed by prior agreement.
Start: As soon as possible. Although this is a freelance arrangement, we hope you will soon feel part of the Thinking Faith community and want to work with us longer term.
Working arrangement: You will work remotely, in the UK or elsewhere in a time-zone overlapping sufficiently with UK time to facilitate regular collaboration. Ideally, you will be able to meet up with Thinking Faith community members in Leeds or London at least once per year (with reimbursement of domestic travel expenses only).
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Your tasks will include most or all of the following, taking account of your aptitudes and subject to agreement. (Times shown in brackets are rough guides only.)
- Promote Thinking Faith videos, blogs and other resources on social media (4 hours/month)
- Write, edit and send quarterly newsletters, in liaison with Trustees (2 hours/month)
- Communicate with supporters (e.g. annual thankyou mailing) to build and maintain good relationships (1–2 hours/month)
- Report to and liaise with Trustees to track progress and maintain productivity (2 hours/month)
- Liaise with Trustees in identifying the role and callings of Thinking Faith Network in wider landscapes, helping develop ideas for strategy (2 hours/month)
- Develop, revise and possibly renew our website (1–4 hours/month or more, subject to discussion with Trustees)
- Help launch and build a network of Thinking Faith Associates – e.g. by creating and circulating advertising, and corresponding with potential Associates and Mentors (12 hours/month, increasing with demand and availability)
- Explore funding and coordination for more substantial projects – e.g.
- Revised RealityBites resources
- Christian philosophy courses (e.g. liaising with allofliferedeemed.co.uk)
- Philosophy of science resources (see churchscientific.org.uk).
Person Specification
You must have:
- A living faith with commitment to Jesus Christ as Creator, Saviour and Lord
- Mature and imaginative understanding of Christian Scripture, with a biblical worldview relating to all areas of life
- Commitment to the vision and aims of Thinking Faith Network and a desire to help us achieve them
- Proven ability to work with new media such as social media, videos and podcasts
- Commitment to building community, including prayerful team working
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines, managing your time effectively
- Ability to inspire both Christians and non-Christians when communicating innovative ideas
- Very good written English, to produce and edit documents quickly and to a high standard.
Ideally, you will also have:
- Basic accounting skills to manage project budgets
- Skills in recording and editing audio and video material
- Broad awareness of the contemporary UK church scene
- Awareness of a range of Christian mission, discipleship and educational organisations in the UK and/or continental Europe
- Some theological and/or philosophical background training
- A postgraduate degree or professional qualification.
To enquire, please contact richard@thinkfaith.net. To apply, please send your CV.