Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief; Bradford; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Islamic Relief is recruiting a Junior Fundraiser to support regional fundraising activities, community engagement initiatives and fundraising campaigns across Bradford and surrounding areas. The role involves working with supporters, volunteers and local communities to raise funds for humanitarian work.

The successful candidate will help deliver events, campaigns and activities while building positive relationships and representing Islamic Relief with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a similar role or within a customer-focused environment.
• Experience delivering an effective service in support of organisational objectives.
• Proven experience of working under pressure in a busy environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities and events while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills including speaking, presenting, listening and writing.
• High standards of numeracy with the ability to record financial information and follow procedures.
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally in a wide range of situations.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
• Proactive and flexible approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Snapchat.
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims of the organisation.
• Reliable and professional.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and travel when required.
• A current full UK driving licence.

Aufgaben

• Support regional fundraising activities and community engagement initiatives.
• Assist with events, campaigns and fundraising activities.
• Build positive relationships with supporters, volunteers and local communities to strengthen Islamic Relief's presence in the region.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

The Junior Fundraiser will play a key role in supporting regional fundraising activities and community engagement initiatives, helping to raise vital funds that support Islamic Relief's humanitarian work around the world. Working closely with supporters, volunteers and local communities, the postholder will assist with events, campaigns and fundraising activities, whilst building positive relationships that help strengthen Islamic Relief's presence and impact across the region. 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 NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date.

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.

The successful candidate must have:

• Experience of working in a similar role or within a customer-focused environment.
• Experience of delivering an effective service in support of organisational objectives.
• Proven experience of successfully working under pressure, with multiple demands and in a busy environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities and events whilst managing competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships with colleagues, supporters and volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, presenting, listening and written communication.
• High standards of numeracy with the ability to accurately record financial information and work within established procedures and regulations.
• The ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally in a wide range of situations.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Snapchat.
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and travel when required.
• A current full UK driving licence.
  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 Fundraiser to be based across one of the following regions: Glasgow, Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Birmingham or East London.