Who we are
Tearfund is a Christ-centred INGO, founded over fifty years ago. We have a huge vision: to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. Tearfund’s role is to be a hugely effective, servant-hearted partner of local churches. We currently support 25,000 churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries, and our aspiration is to equip 250,000 churches to be centres of transformation for their communities and countries.
The role
In addition to the specific requirements for the Digital Trustee set out below, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:
- Are a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church and willing to affirm Tearfund’s statement of faith, with some understanding of the evangelical constituency of the church in the country and region in which they live;
- Have an understanding of good governance and some governance experience, and are able to contribute on the wide range of governance issues that the Board may address;
- Have a reasonable understanding of the developmental and theological issues relating to Tearfund and a strong commitment to justice for people living in poverty.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in digital strategy and transformation, including areas such as digital innovation in fundraising and development work, agile transformation, service design, data transformation, and horizon scanning future trends.
- Ability to communicate complex digital concepts in an accessible way, fostering a culture of shared digital responsibility across the board.
- A strong understanding of the ethical and social implications of digital innovations, ensuring that Tearfund’s digital strategies remain consistent with our Christian values and commitment to justice.
- The ability to communicate complex digital concepts effectively to non- specialists, fostering a collaborative and inclusive governance environment.
- Desirable: Strong knowledge of risk management, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery planning, with a track record of implementing effective strategies in these areas.
Further Information
For comprehensive information about Tearfund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining Tearfund and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role, and confirmation that you can affirm Tearfund’s statement of faith.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group). This is a global search.
All applications should be sent to applications@trustees-unlimited.co.uk with your full name and Tearfund Trustee in the subject heading.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner – Charities on: melissa.baxter@trustees-unlimited.co.uk / 07789 985229.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st March 2025
Interviews with Tearfund: Early April 2025 (date tbc)
Supporting document(s)
- tearfund-digitaltrustee-candidatepack-jan2025.pdf - Download
