Director of Operations & Organisational Strategy

Since 1931 we’ve had the privilege of helping churches to identify, train, send and support workers for cross cultural mission. Today, we support over 300 mission partners from 35 nations, sent by over 148 gospel hearted churches to serve in 50 different countries.

We’re looking for a candidate with strong gifting in operational management, who also has a heart for mission, a love for people and a good understanding of church ministry. The job holder will support the work of the executive team, with a particular focus on managing the increasing operational and governance demands of a growing organisation.

The successful candidate will manage and ensure the smooth running of the UFM office functions across the UK (Swindon, Belfast, Glasgow), as well as managing and developing UFM’s working relationship with UFM USA.

Depending on the candidate’s gifting, the role may involve pastoral responsibilities for a group of mission partners and/or taking outward facing opportunities to promote the work of UFM and the cause of mission more broadly.

The successful candidate will:

Have a heart for mission and a love for people Have strong gifting in operational management Be a strategic thinker Have an ability to build relationships with like-minded organisations, including across cultures Have outstanding administration and organisational skills Depending on the shape of the role, be an excellent public speaker with pastoral judgement

A job description can be found below. To request an application form or further information, please contact: [email protected], 01793 610 515.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th March 2026, with interviews for those shortlisted being held in Swindon on Monday 16th March 202