Deputy Imam
5 months ago
**Job Advertisement: Deputy Imam Position**
**Position**: Deputy Imam (Hafiz & Alim)
**Location**: Ashton Central Mosque, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
**Salary**: Negotiable (based on experience and qualifications)
**Employment Type**: Permanent
**Start Date**: As soon as possible
**Language Requirements**:
- Urdu (Fluent)
- Basic English
**Working Schedule**:
- 1 weekend on duty, 1 weekend off duty
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Prayer Leadership**:
- Lead daily prayers (3 times a day)
- Lead Jumu’ah, Tarawih, Tasbih, Janazah, and Eid prayers
**Education**:
- Deliver and support a structured Islamic education curriculum for children
- Teach Madrasah classes including Qa’idah, Qur’an, Urdu, Arabic, Hifz, Tajweed, and Islamic studies
- Develop and teach Islamic classes for teenagers and adults
**Community Services**:
- Conduct funeral services, memorial services, and Islamic marriage ceremonies
- Support and lead community events, seminars, and initiatives
- Promote knowledge and awareness about Islam within the community
**Administrative Duties**:
- Assist the Mosque’s management team and Head Imam with regular reports and continuous improvement initiatives
- Implement and manage a social media strategy to enhance the Mosque’s profile
- Engage with the community to encourage participation in religious classes and events
**Additional Requirements**:
- Collaborate in fundraising initiatives
- Maintain professional conduct and avoid conflicts of interest
**Holidays**: 28 days per annum
**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tameside: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Work Location: In person