Interfaith Development Worker

Action Together; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Wigan is seeking a dedicated individual to engage with faith communities through project management and advocacy. The role requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to inclusive practices. Responsibilities include identifying community needs, supporting faith groups, managing funding applications, and building partnerships. This full-time position is a fixed-term contract, with potential for extension based on funding. Salary and specifics are competitive based on experience.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in working with Faith, Belief and Interfaith organisations.
• Strong commitment to partnership-based working.
• Ability to manage budgets and funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify community needs and ensure participation in decision-making.
• Support faith groups in developing governance and policies.
• Assist with grant funding applications and resource management.
• Build partnerships with local stakeholders and faith groups.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate community projects and initiatives.
• Advocate for underrepresented voices in faith communities.
• Maintain administrative systems and produce insightful reports.

Skills

Engagement with faith communities

Project management

Advocacy

Capacity building

Job description

To empower faith communities and interfaith networks to bring about social change, social cohesion, improve quality of life, and ensure their voices are heard by local authorities and service providers. The role builds capacity within faith groups and facilitates interfaith collaboration.

We are seeking applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive, partnership‑based working with Faith, Belief and Interfaith organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Interfaith Network Engagement

• Identifying the faith community needs, problems, and barriers, and ensuring local people can participate and have their say in decision‑making processes.

Capacity Building

• Supporting faith groups to develop and strengthen their operations, including establishing governance structures, writing policies, and demonstrating impact.

Funding and Resources

• Assisting with grant funding applications, identifying funding opportunities, managing small budgets, and helping groups access necessary resources.

Partnership Working

• Acting as a bridge between interfaith networks and other stakeholders, such as local government, health services, and voluntary sector providers, to build collaborative relationships and address service gaps.
• Work collaboratively and asset‑based, supporting Faith, Belief and Interfaith organisations and their members to shape and co‑design local services.
• Build trust‑based relationships with diverse Faith, Belief and Interfaith organisations through respectful, open and consistent engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, including coordinating and facilitating visits from faith groups.

Project Management

• Develop workplans that actively reflect and apply the principles and commitments set out in the Faith, Belief and Interfaith Covenant.
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating projects and events, such as training programmes, network meetings, and community initiatives.
• Design and deliver faith‑aligned development programmes that contribute to organisational strategy and local priorities.
• Produce project plans, manage timelines and risks, and coordinate volunteers/partners.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes to leadership, funders, and partners.

Advocacy

• Advocating for members of the faith community whose voices are seldom heard, to aid inclusive decision‑making.

Administration & Communication

• Maintaining administrative systems, mapping, producing reports, social media content and creating general awareness about the Interfaith Network.
• Track policy developments relevant to faith communities and provide concise insights internally and externally.

The role is a 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Possibility of extension subject to funding.

Key information

• Employer: Wigan Borough Community First
• Locations: Wigan
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Working Hours: Full‑Time

To apply for this role

For full details, please see our website www.wbcf.co.uk

If you believe you can fulfil the role summary, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please send to [e-mail]:

• Your CV (max 2 pages)
• A Supporting Statement (max 1 page) explaining how you meet the things we are looking for.

The closing date is midday on 20th February 2026

Following receipt of application, short‑listing will take place and Interviews for this post will take place w/c 2nd March 2026.

If you will not be available on this date, please note this in your supporting statement.

We will conduct post interview checks before an appointment is formally made. Please provide the contact details of two people that can provide employer references.

For an informal conversation regarding this post, please contact: [e-mail] before submitting your documentation.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

ONLY applications that include a cover letter which demonstrates how you meet the job description will be considered for the post.

Deadline for applications: Friday 20th February (12 noon)

More about this role

• Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 12:00pm
• Anticipated Interviews Week Commencing: Monday, March 2, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Name: Lacey Briscoe
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Employee Benefits: On-site parking
• Working Pattern Details: Monday to Friday
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes