The Vacancy

Islamic Relief is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic young people who believe in our mission and share our values to maintain the excellence for which we strive. Through our Paid Internship Programme, we hope to attract and train the next generation of inspired humanitarians who can perform in a rapidly changing and challenging environment. We have various graduate level opportunities available across the UK, including positions in Marketing, HR, Finance, Programmes, Fundraising, Communications and more.

About You:

1. Passion for Humanitarian Service: You are deeply committed to serving the needs of the most vulnerable individuals worldwide. You have a genuine desire to explore the intricacies of working in the Humanitarian Sector and making a positive impact on the lives of those in crisis.
2. Motivated and Dynamic: You are highly motivated and dynamic, with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. Your strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with diverse teams.
3. Academic Excellence: You hold a minimum honours’ degree qualification, demonstrating your dedication to academic achievement and your readiness to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
4. Understanding of Humanitarian Work: You possess a solid understanding of humanitarian and development work, allowing you to grasp the complexities of our projects and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
5. Interpersonal and Organisational Skills: Your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills empower you to build strong relationships with colleagues and partners, as well as effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
6. Proactive Approach: You are proactive and adept at taking initiative to drive projects forward. You can efficiently prioritise tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and goals are achieved.
7. Attention to Detail: You have strong written communication skills with a keen eye for detail. You take pride in producing high-quality work that is accurate, clear, and impactful.
8. Commitment to Learning: You are committed to continuous learning and growth, eagerly embracing opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge. You are enthusiastic about participating in our Graduate Scheme and maximising your potential.
9. Alignment with Values: You are deeply committed to upholding Islamic Relief’s values and core humanitarian principles. Your dedication to compassion, custodianship, excellence, sincerity and social justice guides your actions and decision-making.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you’re a recent graduate that possesses these characteristics and qualities, and you are eager to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector and embark on a journey of purpose and impact, brimming with a passion for learning and a positive, inquisitive mindset, we want to hear from you!

Please note: We may close the advert sooner than the advertised date. (Open to UK Residents Only)

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.