Salary: £34,847 + £4000 London weighting per annum (Pending review) Location: London Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full 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 ‘Philanthropy Executive’ to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The is currently operating to a hybrid working model. The purpose of the role is to raise income and build long-term relationships, in line with annually agreed targets and budgets from major donor opportunities & partnerships; in support of the activities of Islamic Relief. The successful candidate must have or be: Educated to degree level or possess a relevant qualification or appropriate experience in a directly related post. A good understanding of the Major Donor fundraising market and trends. A good understanding of the Institute of Fundraising codes of practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills – the ability to present Islamic Relief’s work professionally to HNW individuals at major donor events. High level of commercial awareness and professionalism. Effective time management skills – adept at handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Strong IT in particular Microsoft Office with extensive experience of making visual presentations. Demonstrate major donor fundraising relationship management, sales or marketing experience. Demonstrable experience of achieving challenging targets. Experience of working to and achieving an annual budget. Proven experience of engaging with community, leaders and organisations. Demonstrable experience creating, building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships. Experience in developing team strategies and plans. Experience using databases to identify prospective donors. Experience using research to build donor profiles. Knowledge of fundraising database(s), Raisers Edge would be advantageous. 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. For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit: PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place in early to early-July 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 his/her 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 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 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 Compassion Every life is precious, so we join other humanitarian actors in easing the suffering caused by disasters, poverty and injustice. Social Justice Social Justice We empower poor and vulnerable people to have their rights fulfilled and to achieve their God-given potential. Custodianship 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
