Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 21 Apr 2019
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £36,568 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2019
Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of an Advocacy Campaigns Communications Manager. The Advocacy Campaigns Communications Manager will lead all internal and external communications for the Advocacy department, including the development of compelling messaging to convey Islamic Relief’s key advocacy campaigns. S/he will be working with colleagues on all aspects of the department’s communications strategy including developing high quality campaign materials, online and media messaging and other opportunities to disseminate Islamic Relief’s position around key themes such as Gender Justice, Climate Change and Humanitarian Relief.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and advocacy
- Substantial experience as a communications and/or advocacy professional, including significant experience in advocacy communications
- Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and advocacy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to inform and engage through written communication
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 14th May 2019
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.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
How to apply:
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 values and mission, please apply by completing our online application form at https://islamic-relief.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1560508?cid=1858&s=False&t=Advocacy-Campaigns-Communications-Manager&l=Birmingham