Networking and Events Manager

Position title:

Networking and Events Manager

About Us:

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.

Role Overview:

The Networking and Events Manager will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and maintaining relationships with a variety of strategic partners within the UK, including university societies, community groups, children’s afterschool clubs such as scouts/brownie, businesses, and other UK organisations that align with our mission and values. They’ll manage a team of events professionals, leading on our events, volunteer and relationships strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to build and nurture relationships, identify opportunities, and support the long-term sustainability.

Essential candidate will:

·         Right to work in the UK

·         DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level

·         Declaration of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest (ie any relationship or affiliation with individuals currently employed by or associated with the organisation)

·         Be educated to degree level or higher.

·         Have experience in managing charity relationships

·         Have experience in managing fundraising events

·         Team leadership experience.

·         Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

·         Be self-reliant with strong writing abilities.

·         Be honest and willing to travel to meet with partners and work flexible hours.

·         Be proficient in IT, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·         Possess suitable administrative experience within a professional environment (internal communication, reporting, documenting; demonstrate exceptional writing, editing, and speaking skills).

·         Be well versed in different fundraising requirements and strategies.

·         Suitably experienced in strategic marketing and advertising.

·         Possess a flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities.

·         Possess a high level of social skills

·         Be comfortable presenting to senior leaders

·         Be comfortable speaking to large groups of potential partners

Desirable:

·         Knowledge of fundraising, preferably in an Islamic charity.

·         Experience with task management software.

·         A basic understanding of Islamic values and Muslim practices.

·         An awareness of Health and Safety values.

·         Full licence and access to a car to drive to meet with community leaders, partners potential event venues and collaborators.

·         Multilingual Skills

This role at Muslim Hands is dynamic and varied, perfect for someone who excels at multitasking and managing multiple events simultaneously. We seek a creative individual who consistently upholds high standards in their work. You must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about fundraising and event management. At Muslim Hands, we prioritise building long-lasting relationships with our partners and collaborating with them to make a significant humanitarian impact through meaningful national and international fundraising projects by being united for the needy.

Deadline for applications is 28th June 2025 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.