Scottish Bible Society
Scottish Bible Society

Charity registered in Scotland SC010767

A fully independent charity, registered in Scotland, a founding member of the United Bible Societies - a collection of Bible Societies operating in over 200 countries and territories.


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Finance Administrator

  • Full time
  • £20,000 – £21,000
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 20th October 2023

At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.

Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland to keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God. The range of projects we either initiate here or support around the world is extensive. Teaching people to read using the Bible, helping to heal the wounds of trauma in Bible-based support groups and ensuring Bibles are kept affordable in rapidly growing churches are just a few examples of transformative projects we support.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys administrative duties to work across a variety of teams within SBS. Someone, with any eye for detail, who can help ensure the books and records of the charity are accurately maintained by assisting in a number of financial and supporter-based tasks.

  • Full-time role based, primarily, at Bible House, Edinburgh near Haymarket train station.
  • Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, there is an expectation that there will be respect for the Christian ethos of SBS.
  • Salary depending on experience.

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Ross McFarlane or Jenny Grimmond on 0131 337 9701.

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Top job! Director of Development and Fundraising

  • Full time
  • £48,000 – £52,000
  • Bible House, Edinburgh
  • Closing 18th August 2023

At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.

Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland to keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God. The range of projects we either initiate here or support around the world is extensive. Teaching people to read using the Bible, helping to heal the wounds of trauma in Bible-based support groups and ensuring Bibles are kept affordable in rapidly growing churches are just a few examples of transformative projects we support.

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic leader who excels in a senior management position and as part of a leadership team. You will be someone with development and fundraising experience that can raise the profile of the SBS brand, engage both existing and new audiences to respond by supporting the SBS mission, and motivate a staff team to deliver the organisational objectives. You will have experience of managing campaigns that help meet fundraising targets for a charitable organisation, or a background in campaign management that drives sales for a commercial organisation.

The role reports to the Chief Executive. You will be articulate, have strong influencing skills and proven stakeholder management skills to work with all levels of staff in the organisation, our board of directors, and external partners. This is a senior role in an organisation with a strong Christian ethos, therefore there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.

Out of normal business hours or occasional weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu in return.

Some UK and overseas travel from time-to-time may be required, with time off in lieu in return.

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Trauma Healing Coordinator

  • Full time
  • £21,000 – £22,250
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 17th February 2023

At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible. And we believe that when people suffer from trauma, the Bible can bring them to a place of peace and healing.

We are one of a global collaboration of Christian ministries dedicated to helping people around the world heal from the pain of trauma through understanding and engaging with the Bible. We work with a community of facilitators from across the world resourced by the Trauma Healing Institute, sharing knowledge, best practice and training.

To enable the continued growth in this expanding ministry in Scotland we are seeking to appoint a Trauma Healing Coordinator. Working alongside existing staff and volunteers, the successful applicant will provide administrative support and training to those seeking to run Bible based Trauma Healing groups in their church communities. Advanced training towards accreditation as a Trauma Healing Master Facilitator will be given.

Trauma is defined as a deep wound of the heart and mind that takes a long time to heal, hurting every part of us: our relationships, our bodies, our thoughts, and our faith.

It takes knowledge and skill to help people who are in this kind of pain, without hurting them more.

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Finance Administrator

  • Full time
  • £20,000 – £21,000
  • This is an office-based role at our head office in Edinburgh (near Haymarket train station).
  • Closing 3rd June 2022

Are you a gifted administrator with good organisational skills, with a desire to help make a positive difference to millions of people around the world?

Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, The Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps people in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and a format they can use. We are involved in transformative projects that include teaching people how to read using the Bible, contributing to education programmes, health care, emotional wellbeing and much more!

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys administrative duties to work across a variety of teams within SBS. Someone, with an eye for detail, who can help ensure the books and records of the charity are accurately maintained by assisting in a variety of financial and supporter-based tasks.

• This is an office-based role at our head office in Edinburgh (near Haymarket train station).

• Salary depending on experience.

• Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, there is an expectation that there will be respect for the Christian ethos of SBS.

• Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 3 June 2022.

• Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 13 June 2022.

The full job description can be downloaded or viewed here at scottishbiblesociety.org/our-story/jobs-at-the-scottish-bible-society

Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, there is an expectation that there will be respect for the Christian ethos of SBS.

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Communications Assistant

  • Full time
  • TBC
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 22nd April 2022

Are you creative and passionate about communicating a message that gives hope and makes a positive difference to millions of people around the world?

The Scottish Bible Society is a charity that helps people in over 200 countries and territories, bringing new translations and formats to people who have never had access to the Bible before. We are involved in transformative projects that include teaching people to read using the Bible, contributing to education, health care, emotional wellbeing and much more.

At the heart of what we do is communication. The creation of compelling messages which help our supporters and audiences to understand the importance of everyone having the Bible.

We have an exciting opportunity in our communications team for someone who enjoys innovating and delivering great content. This is a varied role and would suit anyone beginning a career in charity communications. We work in a fast paced environment delivering copy, graphics and imaging across all print and digital media. We are looking for someone to join us who is passionate about the Bible and the positive impact it makes in today’s world.

If you are a creative individual who enjoys working as part of a team, download the job description and let us know who you are!

  • This is an office based role at our head office in Edinburgh (near Haymarket train station).
  • Salary depending on experience.
  • This post has an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act, part 1, schedule 9) that the post holder is a committed Christian.
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Trauma Healing Coordinator

  • Full time
  • To be confirmed
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 25th February 2022

The Scottish Bible Society is one of a global collaboration of Christian ministries dedicated to helping people around the world heal from the pain of trauma through understanding and engaging with the Bible.

We work with a community of facilitators from across the world resourced by the Trauma Healing Institute, sharing knowledge, best practice and training.

To enable the continued growth in this expanding ministry in Scotland we are seeking to appoint a Trauma Healing Coordinator. Working alongside existing staff and volunteers, the successful applicant will provide administrative support and training to those seeking to run Bible based Trauma Healing groups in their church communities. Advanced training towards accreditation as a Trauma Healing Master Facilitator will be given.

Trauma is defined as a deep wound of the heart and mind that takes a long time to heal, hurting every part of us: our relationships, our bodies, our thoughts, and our faith.

It takes knowledge and skill to help people who are in this kind of pain, without hurting them more.

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Communications Manager

  • Full time
  • TBC
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 29th October 2021

The Scottish Bible Society is looking for an experienced Communications Manager to play a key role in our communications team and in sharing our passion for the Bible and our belief and vision that it transforms lives.

To make a positive contribution to the work we do both in Scotland and in our partnership within the global United Bible Societies you will have excellent people management skills and a proven ability to project manage and deliver marketing campaigns, you are strategic and passionate about communicating a clear message, leading creative projects, and building brand awareness across a range of audiences.

This is a full-time post (Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week). Normal place of work is Bible House, 7 Hampton Terrace, Edinburgh. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Hybrid working from home/office-based arrangements are in place.

Salary details on application.

This role requires an active Christian faith commitment and an understanding of the different Christian communities in Scotland.

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