Personal learning and development opportunities
Annual leave and additional leave
Service related pension scheme
Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay
Community Fundraising Officer (Scotland)
Salary:
£28,403
Location:
Glasgow
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We are seeking a passionate and relationship-focused community fundraising officer to help grow and strengthen our fundraising activities across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to engage with supporters, volunteers, community groups and local partners, helping to deliver fundraising initiatives that directly support Islamic Relief's life-changing humanitarian work around the world.
Based within the region, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building strong community relationships, developing volunteer networks and supporting fundraising events and campaigns that generate vital funds for those in need.
About the role
As the Community Fundraising Officer, you will support the Regional Community Fundraising Manager in delivering regional fundraising objectives and growing community engagement across your area.
You will play a key role in recruiting, developing and supporting volunteers, building meaningful relationships with supporters and stakeholders, and helping to deliver fundraising events, campaigns and activities. Working closely with community groups, schools, mosques, businesses and local organisations, you will help raise awareness of Islamic Relief's work while maximising fundraising opportunities.
The role requires a proactive and organised individual who is passionate about building relationships, inspiring volunteers and ensuring excellent supporter experiences.
About you
You will be an enthusiastic and motivated fundraiser with excellent relationship-building skills and a strong commitment to Islamic Relief's mission and values.
You will enjoy working with a wide range of people and communities, be confident representing the organisation at events, and have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.
You will ideally have:
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Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
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Experience of establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders and community networks
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Experience of coordinating projects, events and fundraising campaigns
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Experience of organising and supervising events and community activities
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Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
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Experience of motivating and supporting volunteers to achieve shared objectives
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Professional fundraising experience
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A full UK driving licence
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Knowledge and understanding of the local community and regional fundraising landscape
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
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Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills
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Strong organisational and administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail
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Good numerical skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure
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Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications
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The ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and meet deadlines
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The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team
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A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work
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Ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally in a variety of community and stakeholder settings
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Good understanding of international development and humanitarian issues
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Knowledge of fundraising principles, standards and best practice
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Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief
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The Company
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.
What We Offer
Islamic Relief Worldwide recognises our staff as our biggest asset, and so we offer a range of benefits designed to support their professional development, mental and physical health, and work/life balance.
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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
Our Values
Sincerity
Excellence
Compassion
Social Justice
Custodianship
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