UK Programmes Officer - Grants & Partnerships

ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development

Annual leave and additional leave

Service related pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, adoption and 1/2

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance support

Occupational advanced sick pay

Mental Health First Aiders

Charity volunteering

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site car parking

Field visits

Job summary

Islamic Relief Worldwide is seeking a UK Programmes Officer to join Islamic Relief UK in London. You will support the delivery and administration of domestic programmes and grant-making, coordinating projects with partners and internal teams.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in development, strong organisational and communication skills, and experience with budgets, monitoring, and evaluation. A commitment to safeguarding and working with diverse communities is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in international development or related field.
• Experience coordinating programmes with external partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and programme administration.
• Experience reviewing budgets and financial expenditure reports.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining accurate programme records and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and administration of domestic programmes and grants.
• Coordinate projects with programme partners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance and support evaluation and reporting.
• Assist with due diligence checks, budgets, and expenditure reviews.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement and community projects.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate programme records and systems.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Record keeping

MS Office

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent in development

Tools

CRM systems

Programme databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Islamic Relief Worldwide is seeking a UK Programmes Officer to join Islamic Relief UK in London. You will support the delivery and administration of domestic programmes and grant-making, coordinating projects with partners and internal teams.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in development, strong organisational and communication skills, and experience with budgets, monitoring, and evaluation. A commitment to safeguarding and working with diverse communities is essential.