HOURS: 37.5 hours per week Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Marketing Direct Reports: 1 Location: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre
BACKGROUND TO GLMCC:
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre is a leading UK mosque situated in the heart of Birmingham serving
the community since 1979. Operating from its award-winning grade II listed Victorian building, GLMCC fulfils its
mission of inspiring, educating and serving through its educational college, outreach work, welfare services,
youth work, international humanitarian wing, as well as its fully functional mosque which is attended by thousands
every week.
1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Fundraising Manager will play a crucial role in sustaining the current fundraising income of
the organisation, covering both its humanitarian arm (Taskforce GLM) and Green Lane Masjid.
This role involves end-to-end campaign management on a monthly basis for both entities,
including devising campaign calendars, setting up emergency campaigns, brainstorming and
executing new fundraising ideas, and managing event planning and execution.
The Fundraising Manager will oversee new campaign management, major donor relationship
building, writing grant funding applications to increase organisational revenue. They will support
the Head of Fundraising with new initiatives for income growth and secure/strengthen
relationships with large donors.
2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE
• Sustain current fundraising income for both Taskforce GLM and Green Lane Masjid.
• End-to-end campaign management monthly for both entities, including campaign calendar
development and emergency campaign setup.
• Brainstorm and execute new fundraising event ideas, liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage new campaign management monthly, including collaboration with videography,
website development, and design teams.
• Maximise opportunities for Jumu’ah collections and footfall engagement.
• Plan and execute four dinners annually for various campaigns.
• Deliver fundraising pitches and apply for grant funding to increase organisational revenue.
• Support the Head of Fundraising with new income growth initiatives.
• Secure and strengthen relationships with large donors to generate additional revenue
streams.
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3. PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL/
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS:
1
Valid UK driving license
ESSENTIAL
2
Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
ESSENTIAL
EXPERIENCE:
3
Proven experience working within a fundraising/marketing department
ESSENTIAL
4
Experience working on various social media platforms
ESSENTIAL
5
Experience of working in the UK Islamic charity sector
DESIRABLE
6
Experience working with key performance indicators
DESIRABLE
7
Strong understanding of international development and humanitarian work
ESSENTIAL
8
Extensive knowledge of digital and social media technologies and platforms
ESSENTIAL
9
High level understanding of current marketing trends
ESSENTIAL
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
10
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English (written and verbal).
ESSENTIAL
11
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
ESSENTIAL
12
Ability to manage a demanding workload and work within tight deadlines.
ESSENTIAL
13
Ability to work in various environments to maintain relationships
ESSENTIAL
14
Strong planning, strategising, prioritising, and delegating skills
ESSENTIAL
14
Strong planning, strategising, prioritising, and delegating skills
ESSENTIAL
15
Familiarity with fundraising feasibility assessment
ESSENTIAL
16
Budget management skills
ESSENTIAL
17
Excellent planning and organisational skills
ESSENTIAL
18
Familiarity with WordPress software
ESSENTIAL
19
Knowledge of Islamic financial matters
ESSENTIAL
20
Professional and polite under all circumstances, adhering to Islamic principles.
ESSENTIAL
4. BENEFITS
• Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
• Additional days off for Eid.
• Discounts on GLM educational courses.
• Free Madrasah places for your children.
• Additional leave for Hajj or exceptional circumstances.
• Continuous professional development tailored to your role.
• Conducive working religious environment.
• Shariah-compliant pension offered.
• Relevant training, as applicable to the role.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, it is not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Due to the nature of the
role, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the
job description. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Ultimately, all post holders at
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre are expected to be working to the best of their abilities
seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT)
Applications for this role will be accepted until Wednesday 31st December 2025
