Junior Fundraiser - East Midlands

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 Fundraiser – East Midlands” to be based from its Leicester Office.

JOB PURPOSE

• To support the regional fundraising team during peak campaign times campaign periods such as Ramadan
• To undertake the responsibility of regional fundraising initiatives including events, collections, activities and mini campaigns
• To follow daily tasks set by the line manager to support and fulfil the teams work plan

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of working in a similar role or similar customer focused environment
• Demonstrates experience of, and commitment to, delivering an effective service in support of the organisation’s aims and objectives
• Proven experience of successfully working under pressure, with multiple demands and in a busy environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• Well-developed ability to organise events/activities, to agreed deadlines often with conflicting priorities
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team, providing support as required, and build and maintain effective working relationships
• High standard of numeracy skills in accurately entering and recording financial data and other general calculations and working within defined procedures and regulations
• Good communication skills – speaking, presenting, writing and listening
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with confidential information sensitively and appropriately
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly within a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Familiarity with social media platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• Reliable
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.

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 in November 2025.

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

• Personal learning and development opportunities
• Annual leave and additional leave
• Service related pension scheme
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay
• 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.