Our friends over at Islamic Relief have asked us to send word out that they are now actively recruiting for their UK offices. You can find more information below -
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Head of Programmes
Contract: Permanent Ref: PUM/IRUK/1210
Base Location: Central London
Grade/Salary: UKG7 / £35,948 p.a. & London weighting £3000 (if applicable)
IRUK, one of the UK’s major aid agencies, is recruiting a Programme Unit Manager to lead the implementation of UK programme based projects that are designed to support our leading role in the fight against poverty.
In this vital role, the successful candidate will oversee and review the strategies of IRUK programme and work to promote good practice, whilst ensuring the delivery of projects meets donors’ requirements and benefits the communities in the UK and provide a quality control function for IRUK in selecting and tracking IRUK funded overseas projects. In addition, strengthen the relations through engaging and networking with overseas IR family, donor community and stakeholders, by attending, participating and learning from conference and other public forums.
S(He) will report to the UK Director, the role will require the person to manage a portfolio of multiple projects successfully and within set parameters. Therefore, good experience of strong project management discipline is a pre-requisite.
Equally important are a clear commitment to the aims of the organisation and a well established understanding of international development and humanitarian work. Excellent relationship and communication skills, strong planning and organisational aptitude are vital, alongside the ability to think creatively and deliver positive outcomes.
Closing date: 2nd February, 2011
If you are trustworthy, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.com and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.
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Head of Fundraising and Supporter Care
Contract: Permanent Ref: HFSC/IRUK/1210
Base Location: Central London
Grade/Salary: UKG8 / £41,304 p.a. & London weighting £3000 (if applicable)
IRUK is seeking its Head of Fundraising & Supporter Care, offering a rare opportunity for an experienced and successful person to contribute to the development and growth of one of the international development and humanitarian sector’s most important network. You will report to the UK Director and liaise regularly with Trustees.
The post is at senior management level and holds significant strategic and cross organisational responsibility contributing at a high level to the delivery of our mission. Managing a fundraising team covering direct marketing, online giving, fundraising volunteers, major giving & corporate donors, you would maintain existing income streams and develop new ones, whilst building strong strategic partnerships with stakeholders, and ensuring all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.
Managing a dynamic and high performing fundraising team, you will have a strong background in Fundraising and have proven record of soliciting major funding, coupled with experience of working with colleagues to pull together project budgets and compelling and convincing proposals.
To achieve this you will need to be a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and the aptitude to drive and lead a team towards delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy. You shall have strong line management skills along with ability to communicate complex information effectively within a diverse audience.
Closing date: 2nd February, 2011
If you are trustworthy, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.com and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.