West Midlands Junior Fundraiser (FTC - 3 months)

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Organization: Islamic Relief Closing date: 9 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 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. 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. How to apply Please submit your application via our careers page using the following link: West Midlands Junior Fundraiser (FTC - 3 months)