Director - Advocacy, Policy (Islamic Legal Charity, remote within the UK with travel to London)

CIVITAS RECRUITMENT; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of Muslims in the UK. As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's vision, overseeing strategic litigation, and driving impactful research and policy initiatives. This home-based position offers a chance to influence debate and decision-making while ensuring accessible advice for those facing legal challenges. If you have senior leadership experience and a passion for advocacy, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a legal, policy or advocacy organisation.
• Strong understanding of legal issues affecting Muslim communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s vision and direction across all areas.
• Oversee strategic litigation and drive research and policy initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Understanding of UK legal and political issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in fundraising and donor engagement

Job description

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a forthcoming non-profit organisation with a strategic focus on protecting and advancing the rights of Muslims across the UK. An exciting opportunity exists for a Director to join the team. As Director, you will lead the organisations’ vision and direction across all areas, overseeing strategic litigation that sets important legal precedents; driving research and policy initiatives that influence debate and decision-making ensuring the delivery of accessible advice and guidance to those navigating legal or civic challenges. This is a full-time, permanent role, home based within the UK with meetings and in person events in London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess senior leadership experience in a legal, policy or advocacy organisation with a track record of strategic delivery and managing external partnerships. A strong understanding of UK legal and political issues affecting Muslim communities, including civil liberties, counter-terrorism and discrimination. You will be a confident communicator with experience representing organisations publicly and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with fundraising, donor engagement and knowledge of non-profit operations or governance would be an advantage however it is not essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.