London and South Junior Fundraiser - FTC (3 months)

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Organization: Islamic Relief Closing date: 30 Nov 2026 The Vacancy 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. Job Purpose To support the regional fundraising team during peak campaign periods such as Ramadan. To undertake regional fundraising initiatives including events, collections, activities and mini-campaigns. To support the delivery of local fundraising plans by carrying out daily tasks and activities as directed by the line manager. The successful candidate must have: • Experience of working in a similar role or within a customer-focused environment. • Experience of successfully working under pressure, managing multiple demands and meeting deadlines within a busy environment. • Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community. • Experience of delivering effective support that contributes towards organisational objectives. • Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate events and activities whilst managing competing priorities. • Excellent communication skills, including speaking, presenting, listening and written communication. • The ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high level of attention to detail. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, donors and supporters. • High standards of numeracy with experience accurately recording financial information and working within established procedures. • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and sensitively. • Ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally across a wide range of events, activities and community engagements. • Experience or confidence in coordinating volunteers and supporting fundraising activities. • IT literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications effectively. • Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and other digital communication tools. • Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief. • A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work within a dynamic environment. • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends when required. For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description. 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. How to apply Please submit your application via our careers page using the following link: London and South Junior Fundraiser - FTC (3 months)