Head of Policy and Advocacy

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) Full time £42,000 - £45,000 per year

Job role
: Head of Policy and Advocacy

Employer:
 Muslim Charities Forum

Salary:
 £42,000 – 45,000 per annum

Hours:
 Full-time, 35 hours per week
(4 days office-based, 1 day hybrid/remote)

Position:
 Fixed Term Contract, 3 years.

Location:
 London SE1.

Closing date for applications:
  16th December 2025, 5.00pm

For more information and to apply:
Head of Policy and Advocacy - Muslim Charities Forum

About Muslim Charities Forum (MCF)

Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK's leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations. Guided by our pillars of Support, Connect and Represent, we champion excellence, transparency and social justice through resources, capacity-building, research and advocacy. We work to tackle structural and funding barriers, influence government, policymakers and the wider sector, and build a more sustainable, equitable Muslim-led charitable landscape. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, we drive systemic change and amplify the contributions of Muslim-led organisations across society.

Role Purpose

The Head of Policy and Advocacy will lead the strategic development and delivery of MCF's policy, advocacy and research agenda. The role involves shaping long-term strategy, building a robust evidence base, influencing government and policymakers, and representing MCF at senior levels across the charity, public and political sectors. The postholder will engage proactively with central and local government, devolved authorities, and regional mayors, ensuring that the voices and experiences of Muslim led organisations are represented in policy development and decision-making. They will work collaboratively with MCF's Communications, Partnerships, and Systemic Change and Sector Capacity teams to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach that delivers sustainable, long-term impact.

Application Information

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit:
Head of Policy and Advocacy - Muslim Charities Forum

To apply, please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter (max 1,000 words) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and your motivation and suitability for the post, to: by the closing date of 16th December 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from candidates with lived experience of marginalisation and an understanding of Islamic ethos. We reserve the right to withdraw this role once a suitable candidate is identified.

If you have not heard from us concerning your application within 6 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Interviews: Initial online short interview (stage 1), face-to-face in-office interview (stage 2).

No agencies.

UK residents only. Sponsorship is not possible for this post.

References will be taken up prior to appointment including relevant ID checks.

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