Part time Director of Advocacy/Policy ( Islamic Legal Charity, Remote Working within the UK)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on advancing the rights of Muslims in the UK seeks a Part-Time Director of Advocacy/Policy. This role involves overseeing strategic initiatives, managing external partnerships, and ensuring accessible advice for legal challenges. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience and a strong understanding of relevant legal issues. The position is remote within the UK, with occasional meetings in London.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in legal, policy or advocacy organization.
• Strong understanding of UK legal and political issues affecting Muslim communities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Advocacy

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Part time Director of Advocacy/Policy ( Islamic Legal Charity, Remote Working within the UK), leeds, west yorkshire

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Part time Director of Advocacy/Policy ( Islamic Legal Charity, Remote Working within the UK)

Location: Remote within the UK

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 Part-Time Director to join the team. As Part-Time 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 part-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.