Public Relations Representative (South & Southern Coast)

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

Job summary

Ummah Welfare Trust in London is seeking a Public Relations Representative for the South & Southern Coast region to raise awareness of campaigns and events within local communities. You will build strong ties with mosques, community groups, and donors, supporting fundraising efforts and representing the charity at public events.

The role requires enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to work across diverse Muslim communities; based in the London office with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of public speaking is essential.
• Excellent time management and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work at pace under time pressures, particularly during busy periods.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local Muslim community institutions and organisations.
• Organise and participate in masjid collections for Ramadan and year-round campaigns.
• Distribute appeal leaflets and display posters at community venues and events.
• Initiate and plan PR and fundraising events with regional fundraising support.
• Set up and supervise charity stalls at events and exhibitions.
• Assist the PR team with fundraising administrative duties.
• Recruit, develop and support local volunteers.
• Coordinate with fundraising team during events and programmes.
• Represent the charity at events, presentations and meetings including public speaking.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Time management

Team coordination

Education

A' Level

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Ummah Welfare Trust | [phone]

ROLE

Public Relations Representative (South & Southern Coast)

STATUS

Full time (based in London Office)

HOURS

40 hours per week

RESPONSIBLE TO Regional PR Manager

SALARY £26,500 - £29,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

THE ORGANISATION

Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.

Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.

To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE

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

The successful candidate will support the South & Southern Coast team to raise awareness about UWT, it’s 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. They will also help to fundraise for increase income/donations for the trust.

MAIN DUTIES

• To develop and maintain relationships with Muslim community institutions, organisations and community groups (including masjids);
• To organise and participate in masjids collections for Ramadan and throughout the year;
• To distribute appeal leaflets and display posters at masjids, community venues, businesses and events;
• To initiate and plan PR and fundraising events with the support of the regional fundraising team;
• To set up and supervise UWT stalls at events and exhibitions;
• To assist the PR team in fundraising administrative duties;
• To recruit, develop and support local volunteers;
• To work closely with and help coordinate the fundraising team and volunteers during fundraising events or programmes;
• To represent the charity at relevant events, presentations and meetings including public speaking;
• To maintain a close working relationship with the Regional PR Manager, providing regular updates and feedback within the time and format requested (i.e. verbal, written etc.); and
• To carry out any other duties as required that are proportionate to the role and nature of work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Qualifications, Educated to A' Level or NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent, Desirable
• Classically trained in Islamic Studies or demonstrable equivalent, Desirable
• Experience, Work at pace, under time pressures particularly during busy periodssuch as Ramadhan and Eid Al Adha, Essential
• Experience of public speaking, Essential
• Skills /Abilities, Able to work well in a team at pace whilst maintaining attention todetail., Essential
• Excellent time management and communication skills, Essential
• Ability to plan and organise their own work and that of others, Essential
• Ability to lead and motivate team of volunteers, Essential
• Knowledge andunderstanding, Knowledge of Urdu, Bangla and/or Arabic., Desirable
• Other, Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the valuesand culture of Ummah Welfare Trust, Essential
• The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet therequirements of the organisation., Essential
• Hold a valid UK driving license and have full access to your own car., Essential
• Residing in South, Southern Coast or the nearby areas, Desirable

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The closing date for applications is 01st December 2026, although the position may close sooner if the right candidate is found.

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661049