Lancashire PR & Community Fundraising Liaison

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ummah Welfare Trust requires an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable PR Rep for Lancashire that is fully supportive of the charity’s aims.

The successful candidate will support the Lancashire team to raise awareness about UWT, its campaigns and events within the local community by developing and maintaining good relations with local masaajid, makaatib, community organisations, businesses, donors and the general community.

Qualifications

• Educated to A' Level or NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent.
• Classically trained in Islamic Studies or demonstrable equivalent.
• Experience working at pace, under pressure during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Muslim community institutions, organisations and community groups (including masjids).
• Organise and participate in masjids collections for Ramadan and throughout the year.
• Distribute appeal leaflets and display posters at masjids, community venues, businesses and events.
• Initiate and plan PR and fundraising events with the support of the regional fundraising team.
• Set up and supervise UWT stalls at events and exhibitions.
• Assist the PR team in fundraising administrative duties.
• Recruit, develop and support local volunteers.
• Coordinate fundraising team and volunteers during events or programmes.
• Represent the charity at events, presentations and meetings including public speaking.
• Provide regular updates to the Regional PR Manager.
• Carry out any other duties as required.

Skills

Public speaking

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

A' Level or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Ummah Welfare Trust requires an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable PR Rep for Lancashire that is fully supportive of the charity’s aims.

The successful candidate will support the Lancashire team to raise awareness about UWT, its campaigns and events within the local community by developing and maintaining good relations with local masaajid, makaatib, community organisations, businesses, donors and the general community.