Tearfund Global Projects Advisor (People & Culture) – Global Remote/Hybrid Permanent Opportunity | Apply by 9 September 2026

Overview

Tearfund is recruiting a Global Projects Advisor for its People and Culture team. Tearfund is a Christian international development organisation that works with local churches and communities to end poverty and injustice through humanitarian assistance, development programmes and advocacy. The advisor supports the People and Culture Director and the Senior Management Team by leading global projects, overseeing workforce analytics, coordinating organisational change and strengthening collaboration across international teams.

The post is permanent and part-time at 28 hours per week. It can be based in any country where Tearfund is legally registered to employ staff, and UK-based staff can work in a hybrid pattern from the Teddington office and home. Salary is market-related and set by location.

Requirements

The advisor manages complex global HR and organisational projects from planning to delivery, monitors milestones and gives operational and strategic advice to leadership. They lead change management during transformation, support adoption of new HR technology, and promote good practice in organisational development and workforce planning. They also build corporate dashboards and workforce analytics tools, define KPIs for People and Culture work, write strategic reports and analyse workforce trends, while representing the team in cross-directorate projects and working with partners and professional forums.

Who can apply

Tearfund wants extensive experience managing complex HR or organisational project lifecycles in an international NGO or commercial setting, strong skills in workforce analytics, organisational planning and performance measurement, experience leading transformational change, restructuring or rapid growth, excellent project management and analytical ability, strong communication and facilitation across cultures, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders. Candidates must also be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs and values.

How to apply

Applications go through the official careers portal. Shortlisted candidates face safeguarding checks, identity verification and screening against watchlist databases.

Key dates

The deadline is 9 September 2026, with interviews expected from 14 September 2026.