Job Description

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Department

: Fundraising & Community Engagement

Reports to

: Executive Director

Additional accountability

: Chair, Finance & General-Purposes Committee (for income dashboards/reporting)

Location

: UKIM Central Office (Oldham) or flexible within England, with regular UK travel and evening/weekend working

Contract

: Permanent (or 2-year fixed-term)

Hours

: 37.5 hours per week

Salary

: 38,000-48,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Annual leave: 25 days
Pension: Auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contribution
Probation: 6 months (extendable); formal reviews at 3 and 6 months against agreed objectives
Notice: 1 month during probation; 3 months thereafter
SMT: Member of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
Line management: Events Manager; Donor Relationship Manager; Senior Fundraising Officer; Fundraising Officers; volunteers/casuals (campaigns)

About UKIM

UK Islamic Mission (UKIM) is one of the UK's longest-established Muslim charities, founded in 1962. We are a national organisation with around 60 branches across England, Scotland and Wales, delivering community services, education, welfare projects, and faith-based initiatives. Each week, thousands of people engage with our mosques, centres, and activities.

Role purpose

To lead UKIM's community fundraising strategy and delivery, integrating events as a core fundraising channel. The role grows sustainable income across key campaigns (Ramadan, Qurbani, emergency appeals) and year?round activities, strengthens donor stewardship, and supports branches to run compliant, high?impact local fundraising.

Key responsibilities

Develop and deliver the fundraising strategy, KPIs, calendars and budgets; report to SMT/F&GPC. Manage and integrate events within fundraising, ensuring each event has clear financial targets, stewardship plans and post?event evaluation. Lead multi?channel campaigns (including TV/radio/community challenges), sponsorship with SMEs, street collections and digital journeys. Build the mid/high?value pipeline; lead on HNW donor cultivation and 1?to?1 sponsorships for profile?based projects, with timely impact reporting. Coordinate closely with Finance (income reconciliation, pledge chasing) and Media/Marketing (content, brand, digital). Ensure regulatory compliance (Fundraising Regulator/Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR/ICO, Charity Commission) and safe volunteer management. Horizon scanning--identify new approaches and audience segments (youth, women, professionals). Recruit, lead and develop the team; schedule and quality?assure volunteer deployment across campaigns. Maintain accurate CRM records and produce concise activity and performance reports/dashboards. Provide support to UKIM branches to strengthen local fundraising, donor engagement and volunteer mobilisation, especially during peak campaigns (e.g., Ramadan, Qurbani, emergency appeals). Offer advice, training and practical assistance to branch fundraising leads and volunteers to ensure consistent standards, compliance and impact across the organisation. Act as a liaison between branches and central fundraising/marketing teams to coordinate campaigns, materials and reporting. Be available to provide hands?on support at branch and organisational events, including evenings and weekends as required.


The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of their role and in line with the needs of UKIM.

Person specification

EssentialProven experience leading community fundraising with integrated events and volunteer management. Track record of delivering income growth against targets across faith/community audiences. Strong understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice, Gift Aid, and data protection in fundraising. Budget ownership and KPI/dashboard reporting experience; confident with CRM use. Excellent relationship?building, communication and copywriting skills. Willingness to travel UK?wide and work evenings/weekends in campaign periods.


DesirableExperience of TV/radio appeals and digital acquisition journeys. Experience supporting branches or a federated network. Knowledge of UK Muslim donor demographics and seasonal giving patterns.

Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

UKIM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. All staff must follow our safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the charity sector. We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or other needs during the recruitment process and in employment.

As a faith-based charity, this role requires alignment with UKIM's charitable aims and values, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory right-to-work, references, qualification verification, and (role-appropriate) Basic/Standard DBS and financial probity/credit checks.

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025. We may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Right to work: We do not sponsor visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.