London and South - Junior Mosque Engagement Officer (FTC - 3 months)

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 from one of its regional locations in Whitechapel, Manchester, Bradford, Glasgow, Birmingham or Leicester.

Job Purpose:

The Junior Mosque Engagement Officer will play an important role in developing and strengthening relationships with mosques, Islamic centres, madrassas and community organisations across their region. Working closely with community leaders, mosque committees, volunteers and supporters, the postholder will help increase engagement, raise awareness of Islamic Relief's work and support the delivery of fundraising activities and campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and community-focused individual who is passionate about building meaningful partnerships and making a positive impact within local Muslim communities.

The successful candidate must have:

• Previous experience within a community engagement role, particularly involving mosques, Islamic centres or community organisations.

• Experience and confidence in public speaking, delivering presentations and making announcements to audiences of varying sizes.

• Experience of engaging and building relationships with mosque committees, Imams, trustees, board members and community leaders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across diverse communities.

• Experience of supporting or delivering fundraising, engagement or community-based initiatives.

• The ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally across a wide range of situations and settings.

• Strong presentation, networking and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.

• The ability to work independently, use initiative and remain motivated within a target-driven environment.

• IT literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint.

• A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel extensively within the region.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends where required.

• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.

• An excellent record of attendance, reliability and professionalism.

• A current full UK driving licence.

• Desirable:

• Competency in a community language such as Urdu, Bengali or Arabic.

• Experience of organising community events and coordinating volunteers.

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.

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

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.