(Recently posted job, closing date 15 days from posting) North West Mosque Engagement Officer (FTC - 3 Months)
Salary: £26,107 - Pro rata
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Part Time
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of Junior Mosque Engagement Officer to be based in one of the following regional locations: Whitechapel, Manchester, Bradford, Glasgow, Birmingham or Leicester.
Job Purpose:
The Junior Mosque Engagement Officer will play a key role in strengthening and developing relationships with mosques, Islamic centres, madrassas and community organisations across their region. Working closely with community leaders, mosque committees and volunteers, the postholder will support fundraising activities, identify new partnership opportunities and help increase community engagement with Islamic Relief's work. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and relationship-focused individual who is passionate about community development, fundraising and building strong, long-lasting partnerships within Muslim communities.
The successful candidate must have:
* Previous experience within a community engagement role, particularly working with mosques, Islamic centres or community organisations.
* Experience and confidence in public speaking, delivering presentations and making announcements to diverse audiences.
* Experience of engaging with and building relationships across different levels of mosque and community leadership, including Imams, mosque committees, trustees and board members.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Experience of organising events, community activities or fundraising initiatives.
* Strong presentation, networking and negotiation skills.
* Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work under pressure, remain self-motivated and deliver against targets.
* The ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally in a wide variety of settings and situations.
* IT literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
* A flexible approach to work, including willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours where required.
* Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.
* Excellent attendance, reliability and professionalism.
* A current full UK driving licence.
* Desirable:
* Competency in a community language such as Urdu, Bengali or Arabic.
* Experience of supervising volunteers or coordinating community projects.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full job description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
* screening clearance
* proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
* receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct, and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.
The Company
Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian aid and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work in over 45 countries, assist people of all faiths and none according to need and do not discriminate in any way. Our proximity means we can often respond swiftly to emergencies and work in areas that other organisations cannot access.
We are the only UK-based Muslim faith-inspired charity to have been certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), which is designed to ensure that charities best meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), we have Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council, and we are a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
What We Offer
Islamic Relief Worldwide recognises our staff as our biggest asset, and so we offer a range of benefits designed to support their professional development, mental and physical health, and work/life balance.
Personal learning and development opportunities
Annual leave and additional leave
Service related pension scheme
Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay
Healthcare cash plan
Employee assistance support
Occupational advanced sick pay
Mental Health First Aiders
Charity volunteering
Cycle to Work scheme
On-site car parking
Field visits
Our Values
Sincerity: We are driven and motivated by sincerity to God and our duty to humanity.
Excellence: A commitment to excellence is a hallmark of our operations, programmes and conduct towards the vulnerable people we serve.
Compassion: Every life is precious, so we join other humanitarian actors in easing the suffering caused by disasters, poverty and injustice.
Social Justice: We empower poor and vulnerable people to have their rights fulfilled and to achieve their God-given potential.
Custodianship: We value and protect the Earth and its resources, including its people, and we aim to honour the trust people place in us to be transparent and accountable.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply by completing the online application form on the Islamic Relief vacancies page. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date. For more information, view the full job description in the Documents tab on the advert page.
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