Public Relations Representative

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Ummah Welfare Trust Full time

**ROLE: Public Relations Representative - West Midlands**

**BENEFITS**

**Salary**:£24,000 - £25,000

**Hours of duty**:40 hours per week

**Responsible to**: Regional PR Manager

**Location**: Birmingham

**Annual leave**:28 days per year

**THE ORGANISATION**

**THE ROLE**

Ummah Welfare Trust requires an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable PR Rep for Birmingham & the surrounding area that is fully supportive of the charity’s aims.

**Main Duties**
- To develop and maintain relationships with Muslim community institutions, organisations and community groups (including masjids);
- To organise and participate in masjids collections for Ramadan and throughout the year;
- To initiate and plan PR and fundraising events with the support of the regional fundraising team;
- To set up and supervise UWT stalls at events and exhibitions;
- To assist the PR team in fundraising administrative duties;
- To recruit, develop and support local volunteers;
- To work closely with and help coordinate the fundraising team and volunteers during fundraising events or programmes;
- To represent the charity at relevant events, presentations and meetings including public speaking;
- To maintain a close working relationship with the Regional PR Manager, providing regular updates and feedback within the time and format requested (i.e. verbal, written etc.); and
- To carry out any other duties as required that are proportionate to the role and nature of work.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Qualifications**
- Educated to A’ Level or NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent (Desirable)
- Classically trained in Islamic Studies or demonstrable equivalent (Desirable)

**Experience**
- Work at pace, under time pressures particularly during busy periods such as Ramadhan and Eid Al Adha (Essential)
- Experience of public speaking (Essential)

**Skills/Abilities**
- Able to work well in a team at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail (Essential)
- Excellent time management and communication skills (Essential)
- Ability to plan and organise their own work and that of others (Essential)
- Ability to lead and motivate team of volunteers (Essential)

**Knowledge and understanding**
- Knowledge of Urdu or Arabic (Desirable)

**Other**
- Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values and culture of Ummah Welfare Trust (Essential)
- The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet the requirements of the organisation (Essential)
- Hold a valid UK driving license and have full access to your own car (Essential)
- Residing in Birmingham (Desirable)

**HOW TO APPLY**

Please ensure that you **address how you satisfy each of the criteria in the person specification in your covering letter.**

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661048

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2024
Reference ID: UWTPRLUTSE-01-22



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