North East Junior Fundraiser (FTC - 3 month)

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Organization: Islamic Relief Closing date: 9 Nov 2026 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 play a key role in supporting regional fundraising activities and community engagement initiatives, helping to raise vital funds that support Islamic Relief's humanitarian work around the world. Working closely with supporters, volunteers and local communities, the postholder will assist with events, campaigns and fundraising activities, whilst building positive relationships that help strengthen Islamic Relief's presence and impact across the region. The successful candidate must have: • Experience of working in a similar role or within a customer-focused environment. • Experience of delivering an effective service in support of organisational objectives. • Proven experience of successfully working under pressure, with multiple demands and in a busy environment. • Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community. • Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities and events whilst managing competing priorities. • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships with colleagues, supporters and volunteers. • Excellent communication skills, including speaking, presenting, listening and written communication. • High standards of numeracy with the ability to accurately record financial information and work within established procedures and regulations. • The ability to represent Islamic Relief professionally in a wide range of situations. • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure. • Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and appropriately. • A proactive and flexible approach to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. • Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Snapchat. • Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation. • A reliable and professional approach to work. • Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and travel when required. • A current full UK driving licence. 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. How to apply Please submit your application via our careers page using the following link: North East Junior Fundraiser (FTC - 3 month)