Global Justice Engagement Officer

Vacancy:
Global Justice Engagement Officer

Jesuit Missions is on the lookout for a Global Justice Engagement Officer to join its team!

They will inspire individuals and communities to deepen their understanding of global justice issues and take meaningful action in solidarity with vulnerable communities in the Global South.

Rooted in the values and mission of Jesuit Missions, the role will create pathways from awareness and education to advocacy and campaigning, ultimately contributing to positive social and environmental change.

The postholder will develop engaging educational resources, build relationships with schools, parishes and young adults, coordinate events and campaigns, and connect audiences in the UK with the lived experiences of Jesuit Missions’ project partners across the Global South.

Through storytelling, education and engagement, the role will encourage people to recognise the impact of their choices and respond with compassion, solidarity and action.

Jesuit Missions (JM) is the international mission and development organisation of the Jesuits in Britain. For over 60 years, we have partnered with communities in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions to promote social justice and human dignity. Historically connected with Guyana, India, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, our work now spans the globe, supporting initiatives where more than 14,000 Jesuits and countless lay collaborators serve.

JM delivers a wide range of programmes in low‑income countries, including:

• Supporting 300,000 people in India to access basic rights, including an anti‑human trafficking project in Darjeeling.
• Driving an environmental programme in Madagascar, featuring youth‑led advocacy for climate action.
• Advancing education, women’s empowerment, agricultural sustainability, and skills training in South Sudan, one of the poorest nations in the world.

Our mission reflects the Jesuit commitment “to serve the faith through the promotion of justice.” We work closely with partners in the Global South on campaigns for climate justice and human rights.

The Global Justice Engagement Officer will inspire individuals and communities to deepen their understanding of global justice issues and take meaningful action in solidarity with vulnerable communities in the Global South. Rooted in the values and mission of Jesuit Missions, the role will create pathways from awareness and education to advocacy and campaigning, ultimately contributing to positive social and environmental change.

The postholder will develop engaging educational resources, build relationships with schools, parishes and young adults, coordinate events and campaigns, and connect audiences in the UK with the lived experiences of Jesuit Missions' project partners across the Global South. Through storytelling, education and engagement, the role will encourage people to recognise the impact of their choices and respond with compassion, solidarity and action.

Location:

Wimbledon, London (remote working will be considered from across the UK).

Team members are able to work from home up to 40% of their weekly hours after successful completion of their probation period.

Reports to:

Community Engagement Manager.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week. The role will include occasional evening or weekend work for which TOIL will be given.

• Salary: c.£32 - £35k depending on location and experience.
• Holiday: 33 days including Bank Holidays.
• Pension: 7.5 % employer contribution dependent on 2.5 % employee contribution.

• Develop and deliver educational resources, workshops and programmes for schools, colleges, universities, parishes and young adult groups.
• Create engaging content that raises…