ROLE

STATUS

HOURS

Regional Programmes Assistant

Full-time (based at the Bolton head office)

37.5 hours/week

RESPONSIBLE TO

Regional Desk Manager

SALARY

£23,809.50 – £25,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

THE ORGANISATION
Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by
the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering
across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by
providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.

Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and
accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.

To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE
You will carry out programme/project monitoring and administrative duties to ensure quality and consistency in
UWT’s delivery of humanitarian relief and aid work. You will be working closely with the Regional Desk Manager,
the Programmes Officer as well as field teams and Partner Organisations to ensure consistent and uninterrupted
service delivery.

MAIN DUTIES
Support the Regional Desk Manager by:

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Providing a comprehensive administrative support service;
Supporting the regional team in processing project funding applications and project completion reports in
line with UWT criteria and requirements;

• Maintaining project files and other records pertaining to charitable expenditure;
• Assisting with all feedback enquires from the regional donors, partner organisations and team members;
• Representing UWT in a professional and appropriate manner at all times;
• Adhering to UWT’s policies and procedures; and
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To fulfil other tasks and duties that are commensurate to this post

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CATEGORY

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT

Qualifications  Hold a recognised Portfolio-programme-project management

Experience

Skills /
Abilities

Knowledge
and
understanding

Other

qualification or an undergraduate degree or equivalent
Experience of working under pressure to multiple deadlines in a fast-
paced environment
To have a flexible approach to work and be able to work as a team player
Experience of office administration
Good command of verbal and written English
Strong grasp of Microsoft Office packages – especially Word and Excel
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills
Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and trustworthy
Willing and able to undertake a minimum of 3 international trips of at least
2 weeks each if required to do this.
Working knowledge of any of the following languages: Arabic, Turkish,
Urdu, Bengali, East African languages
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the humanitarian and
non-profit policy sector
Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values
and culture of Ummah Welfare Trust
The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet the
requirements of the organisation.
Hold a valid UK driving license and have full access to your own car.

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WHAT WE OFFER

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The closing date for applications is 1st November 2025, although the position may close sooner if the right
candidate is found.

To apply for this role, please email your CV and Covering Letter to vacancies@uwt.org

Please ensure that you address how you satisfy each of the criteria in the person specification in your covering
letter.

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661048