Engagement Officer

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 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.