Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 31 Oct 2017
Closing date: 31st October 2017
Location: Birmingham, UK
Ref: WCC/ER&A – P&O/1017
Contract: Permanent
Salary:£29,331 per annum
Islamic Relief Worldwide is looking to recruit a Web Content Coordinator, based in Birmingham. The Web Content Coordinator will be responsible for the creative and project management oversight of the Islamic Relief Worldwide website and for web output on a day-to-day basis – including writing new web material, updating outdated content, editing contributions from others, uploading complementary images and footage and providing support to field and partner office websites. S/he will develop and implement web plans that ensure our online presence provides an up-to-date picture of our work and positions Islamic Relief as an active, vocal organisation that wants to engage with its supporters. The job holder will liaise closely with colleagues in the External Relations & Advocacy and Network & Resource Development directorates at Islamic Relief Worldwide to avoid duplication of effort and ensure a complementary approach to web and social media output. The job holder will advise, consult and provide services related to the design and creation of online creative across the family
The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent in English or media/journalism. In addition, the candidate will have evidence of success in creating compelling editorial content and messages. The successful candidate will have significant experience in copywriting and editing and other editorial skills, writing for a variety of audiences. The candidate will experience in managing editorial and web tech agencies and consultants. The post holder will have awareness of ethical standards of NGO reporting, with an appreciation for political sensitivities, PR risk implications and sensitive image use.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the Islamic Relief Application form, which can be found via the following link:http://www.islamic-relief.org/all-jobs/
*Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted for this post.
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.
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.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.
Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.
How to apply:
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient 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 http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.