About Open Doors UK

Open Doors are a non-denominational mission that supports persecuted Christians in over 70 countries where Christianity is socially or legally discouraged or oppressed. In their work they provide vital support, training and resources to those facing persecution or discrimination.

Resources that they provide include distributing Bibles and literature, running leadership training, assisting with socio-economic development and intercessory prayer. They also help victims of violence and disaster, including widows and orphans, with practical support such as relief aid, livelihood support and community development projects.

Their vision is of a world in which every Christian who is persecuted is remembered and supported by other Christians. They pray for a world where there is no persecution.

As part of their advocacy work, they delivered a petition of 800,000 signatures to the UN and to governments around the world calling for Christians in Iraq and Syria to have the right to equal citizenship and dignified living conditions.

What is it like to work for Open Doors UK

Leadership

94% of staff agreed:

I am inspired by the person leading this organisation

Leaders engage with the organisation on a day-to-day basis through the use of emails asking for feedback on a variety of issues, one-to-one meetings, inductions for new staff, whole team meetings, and by sitting in the main office with the majority of staff.

94% of staff agreed:

I am inspired by the person leading this organisation

My Team

92% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

To improve team interaction and communication they have an internal weekly e-newsletter and host monthly team meetings, where there is an element of fun among the dissemination of the information. Remote workers able to connect to these meetings via Skype.

92% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

My Company

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Their values are communicated throughout the organisation with regular departmental meetings, and by holding presentations and devotions. They also undertake trips to the field to meet their mission face to face and report their findings back to the rest of the staff.

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme to all staff or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Development

Non work related training supported
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff