Public Relations Representative – Yorkshire & Humberside

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ummah Welfare Trust in Dewsbury is seeking a Public Relations Representative for Yorkshire & Humberside. The role is 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) based in Dewsbury with some travel to Bradford. You will support the local PR team to raise awareness of campaigns, events and fundraising within the community.

The ideal candidate will have experience in public speaking, strong time management and the ability to lead volunteers, with knowledge of Urdu/Bangla/Arabic preferred and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Educated to A' Level or NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent (Desirable)
• Classically trained in Islamic Studies or demonstrable equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of public speaking (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 of Urdu, Bangla and/or Arabic (Desirable)
• Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to own car (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Muslim community institutions, organisations and community groups (including masjids)
• Organise and participate in masjid 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 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 with the fundraising team and volunteers during events
• Represent the charity at events, presentations and meetings including public speaking
• Maintain updates with the Yorkshire & Humberside Regional PR Manager

Skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Planning & organising

Leadership

Urdu/Bangla/Arabic knowledge

Driving license

Yorkshire & Humberside resident

Education

A' Level or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Islamic Studies (desirable)

Job description

Ummah Welfare Trust | [phone]

ROLE

Public Relations Representative – Yorkshire & Humberside

STATUS

0.6 FTE (based in Dewsbury, occasional travel to Bradford office)

HOURS

24 hours per week

RESPONSIBLE TO

Yorkshire & Scotland Regional PR Manager

SALARY

£12.74 – £13.94 per hour (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 Yorkshire and Humberside area that is fully supportive of the charity’s aims.

The successful candidate will support the Yorkshire & Humberside PR 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. The PR Rep will also help the team to maintain the Yorkshire & Humberside PR office.

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 Yorkshire & Humberside 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.

• CATEGORY

  CRITERIA

  REQUIREMENT

• 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 wellin 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 the Yorkshire & Humberside area

  Desirable

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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

The closing date for applications is 1st 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 661048