Vacancies - United Bible Societies

Who are we?

United Bible Societies (UBS) is a global fellowship dedicated to making the Bible accessible to everyone, forming a network of 155 independent Bible Societies operating in 240 countries and territories worldwide. The strategic and operational needs of the UBS members are supported by the Global Mission Team (GMT).

Over the past twelve months, we have been developing a strategic growth plan for the next 3–5 years. As part of this initiative, we are excited to announce several new opportunities to join our global mission efforts.

These new roles are designed to increase the GMT’s focus on the needs of the Bible Societies and ensure that they are well-equipped to deliver their strategies, programmes, projects, and ministries today and in the future.

What do we offer?

You will be joining a dynamic, international organisation with a passion for providing all people with the Word of God in their heart language. As such, all applicants will need to be able to uphold the christian ethos and be comfortable working in a Christian organisation with sensitivity to the breadth of church support that UBSA enjoys. We offer a competitive employment package based on your location. There may be opportunities to travel, and to work with a wider global team, as well as external mission partners and organisations.

1. Project Administrator – Governance Training

Hours: Part-time, 18-20 hours per week

Contract: 12-month fixed contract

Location: Home-based/Remote working 

For Job Description – Click here 

This role will play a key part in coordinating the preparation and delivery of governance training across the UBS Fellowship, by supporting the Governance Training team in planning, organizing, and executing training sessions worldwide.
Success in this role will be measured by the timely and efficient coordination of training logistics, the quality and completeness of preparatory materials, and the overall smooth execution of training sessions across diverse contexts.

How to Apply 

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following three documents by email to recruitment@biblesocieties.org by the closing date given below. Please enter JOB TITLE as the email subject (If you wish to apply for multiple roles, please send separate emails):

  1. Your up-to-date CV in English.
  2. A cover letter in English, outlining your suitability for this role and indicating how you heard about this job posting.
  3. A document in English, outlining three key achievements (max 600 words total).

Applications Closing Date: 4 January 2026 (All applications must be received by midnight GMT. Due to the high volume of applications, please expect delays in our response)

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At UBSA we value diversity and treat all candidates equally, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel engaged, supported and know their work makes an important contribution. All applications are screened based on organization needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without any regard to origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, geographical location or citizenship.