Islamic Relief

The Junior Fundraiser will support the delivery of regional fundraising activities, helping to engage communities, volunteers and supporters in raising vital funds for Islamic Relief's humanitarian work. Working as part of a busy regional fundraising team, the postholder will assist with events, campaigns, collections and donor engagement activities, ensuring supporters receive an excellent experience while contributing to the achievement of regional fundraising targets., If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW's mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
screening clearance
proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian aid and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable people. We work in over 45 countries, assist people of all faiths and none according to need and do not discriminate in any way. Our proximity means we can often respond swiftly to emergencies and work in areas that other organisations cannot access.
We are the only UK-based Muslim faith-inspired charity to have been certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), which is designed to ensure that charities best meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), we have Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council, and we are a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Experience of working in a similar role or within a customer-focused environment.
Experience of delivering effective support services which contribute towards organisational objectives.
Proven experience of successfully working under pressure, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines within a busy environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.
Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate events and activities whilst managing competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, donors and supporters.
High standards of numeracy, including the ability to accurately record financial information and work within established procedures and regulations.
Excellent communication skills, including speaking, presenting, writing and listening.
Ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally in a wide range of situations and community settings.
The ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain excellent attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
A proactive, flexible and adaptable approach to work within a fast-paced environment.
IT literacy and confidence using a range of digital systems and applications.
Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Snapchat.
Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief.
Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and travel where required.
A current full UK driving licence.

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK's focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of Junior Fundraiser to be based across one of the following regions: Glasgow, Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Birmingham or East London.