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JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Role Title:
Head of Youth and Education Services

Reports to:
The Chief Executive Officer for supervision and management

Salary band
The salary is £35,00 to £40,000 depending upon experience

Working Days/Hours
The contract is for five days per week, within the core hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday.

BMHC is a charitable organisation and often has meetings and events during
unsocial hours (evening and weekends). Therefore, the post holder is expected to
occasionally work outside the core hours.

Main contacts
•  Chair of BMHC
•  Chair of the Education Committee
•  Chief Executive Officer
•  BMHC Volunteers, Staff including Senior Management Team

Location:
British Muslim Heritage Centre,
Whalley Range,
Manchester, M168BP

Introduction to BMHC:
The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) plays a pivotal role in developing
and supporting the Muslim and wider communities.

The centre is a vibrant hub that serves a diverse and inclusive community. We
provide a range of Programmes and services that promote education, personal
development,  and  community  engagement.  Our  mission  is  to  empower
individuals,  foster  community  cohesion,  and  support  the  next  generation  in
achieving their potential.

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Job Purpose

The Education and Youth Services Manager will be responsible for developing,
implementing, and overseeing Programmes that address the educational and
recreational needs of children, young people, and families within the community.
This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for
youth development, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders to
ensure the success of our initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Development and Management

•  Design and deliver innovative educational and youth Programmes,
including after-school activities, workshops, mentoring schemes, and
recreational events.

•  Oversee ongoing Programmes such as Heritage Academy, GCSE

Religious Studies, Homeschooling Club, Winter and Summer Kids Club,
Tuition Centre, Hifdh Programmes, Women’s Quran classes.
•  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Programmes, making

improvements where necessary.

•  To create an inclusive and learning environment where everyone can

benefit.

Youth Engagement

•  To oversee the BMHC youth services, including youth clubs, taekwondo,

boys football, squash etc

•  Serve as a positive role model, inspiring and motivating young people to
participate in activities that build confidence, skills, and self-esteem.
•  Develop strategies to engage youth from diverse backgrounds, ensuring

inclusivity and accessibility.

•  School visits to showcase our ‘House of Wisdom’

Team Leadership

•  Responsibility for all education staff - recruit, train, and manage a team

of staff and volunteers, providing clear guidance and support.
•  Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring all team

members are aligned with the centre’s mission and values.

Community Outreach and Partnerships

•  Build and maintain relationships with schools, local organizations, and
other stakeholders to create partnerships that enhance services.
•  Represent the centre at community events and forums, advocating for

the needs of young people.

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Administration and Compliance

•  Prepare reports, maintain budgets, and ensure compliance with

safeguarding policies and other legal requirements.

•  Ensure all Programmes meet health and safety standards and other

regulatory guidelines.

•  Provide administration support to the Education Committee, prepare
notes of the meeting, action plans and reports including reports for the
CEO, as and when required.

•  To explore opportunities for Funding and partnerships.

General Duties of all post holders

•  To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the

band, when requested by the CEO and the Chair of BMHC.

•  To be familiar with and comply with all BMHC and procedures, protocols

and guidelines.

•  To be aware of and work towards the BMHC strategic vision and goals.

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Education /
Qualifications

•  Degree or equivalent

•  Bachelor’s degree in

Education, Youth Work, Social
Work, or a related field.
•  Experience working in a
community centre or
similar setting.

•  Teaching qualification.
•  Project

Management
certification.

•  Youth

management
qualification.

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Experience
and
Knowledge

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•  Proven experience in

managing educational or
youth-focused
Programmes.

•  Experience of recruiting,

managing and
developing
staff

•  Project

management
experience

•  Experience of training teachers
•  Experience developing
structured learning plans
for
young people

•  Experience of working with

•  Good knowledge and

the young
•  Experience of

delivering projects

•  Management  experience
•  Sound knowledge of word
processing packages
including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook (email)

understanding of issues
effecting the Muslim
community and youth in the
UK

•  Sports coaching

qualifications (levels 1 & 2)

•  Familiarity with funding

applications and
managing budgets.
•  Marketing experience

(social media)

•  Experience in making
grant applications

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Skills
and
Abilities

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•  Ability to work with people

at all levels

•  Ability to build relationships
with a variety of stakeholders.

•  Excellent people

management and motivation
skills.

•  Creativity and innovation
in designing Programmes
and solving challenges.
•  Able to deal with difficult

situations and individuals at
all levels

•  Good facilitation skils

•  Or  g a n i z a t i o n a l   a n d
proj ect  m anagement
skills,  with  the  ability  to
prioritize  tasks  and  meet
deadlines.

•  Ability to work on own
initiative without close
supervision.

•  Be able to work calmly
whilst under pressure
•  Strong IT skills, including

Microsoft office
packages

•  Respect the Islamic ethos

of the BMHC.

•  Excellent organisational skills
•  Ability to adapt to

changing needs and
environments.

•  A team player with a
positive and proactive
attitude.

•  Excellent written and
verbal communication
and interpersonal skills
•  A strong understanding of

Other

the Islamic faith

•  C o m m i t m e n t

t o
s a f e g u a r   d i n g   a n d
promoting  the  welfare  of
children and young people.
•  Willing to carry out all duties
and  responsibilities  of  the
post

•  Use of a car or access to a
means of mobility to travel
across the Greater
Manchester and region, if
required.

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To Apply:

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•  Email a cover letter and CV to info@bmhc.org.uk
•  Please detail your current salary and why you are applying for this role

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