Website Lead

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed (22.5 hours per week)

REPORTS TO: Head of Marketing & PR

DIRECT REPORTS: 1

SALARY: £25,000.00 - £30,000.00 pro rata

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 Website Manager will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and managing our suite of
websites, with a primary focus on leading the development of our main website and CRM system. This
role requires a candidate with essential project management experience, proficiency in WordPress
development, and PHP coding skills. The Website Manager will be responsible for overseeing the health
of our servers to ensure optimal website performance and security.

2.  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

People & Culture Leadership

•  Project management:  Manage website development projects from initiation through to completion,

including defining project scope, timelines, and budgets. Coordinate with internal teams and
external vendors to execute projects on time and within budget.

•  Website maintenance: Regularly update and maintain all company websites to ensure content

accuracy, functionality, and optimal user experience. Monitor website performance, uptime, and
security, promptly addressing any issues or vulnerabilities.

•  Website development: Lead the development of our main website, including planning, designing,

and implementing new features and enhancements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather
requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

•  WordPress development: Customise and extend WordPress functionality to meet business

requirements, leveraging PHP coding skills and WordPress plugins. Troubleshoot and resolve
technical issues related to WordPress sites and plugins.

•  Server management: Monitor our dedicated servers health and performance, implementing
necessary updates and optimisations to ensure reliable website hosting. Implement security
measures to protect against potential threats and ensure data integrity.

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 PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)

CRITERIA

   QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL/
DESIRABLE

1.     Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience

 ESSENTIAL

2.     Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field   DESIRABLE

3.     Valid UK Driving License

 ESSENTIAL

  EXPERIENCE:

4.     Proven experience in website management, development, and project

 ESSENTIAL

management

5.     Proficiency in Wordpress development and customisation, with strong PHP

 ESSENTIAL

coding skills

6.     Experience managing servers and implementing server security measures

 ESSENTIAL

7.     Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work

 ESSENTIAL

effectively with cross-functional teams

8.     Budget management skills

9.     Excellent planning and organisational skills

10.    Ability to work independently and collaboratively

11.    Ability to work in various environments to maintain relationships

12.    Experience of working in the UK Islamic charity sector

13.    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

 ESSENTIAL

 ESSENTIAL

 ESSENTIAL

 ESSENTIAL

 DESIRABLE

 ESSENTIAL

14.    Strong Islamic character and values.

 ESSENTIAL

15.    Professional and polite under all circumstances, adhering to Islamic principles.

 ESSENTIAL

16.    Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

 ESSENTIAL

17.    Able to manage a demanding workload and work within tight deadlines.

 ESSENTIAL

18.    IT literate and competent in using MS Office packages (Excel, PowerPoint,

 ESSENTIAL

Outlook).

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.
•  Continuous professional development tailored to your role.
•  Conducive working religious environment.
•  Shariah-compliant pension offered.
•  Bright Exchange discounts available.
•  Volunteering options for employees.
•  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 Friday 7th November 2025

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to HR@greenlanemasjid.org