Head of Dawah

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre

CONTRACT TYPE: 37.5 hours, full-time.

REPORTS TO: CEO

DIRECT REPORTS: 3

SALARY: £35,000.00 – £42,000.00 (dependent upon experience)

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 purpose of this role is to strategize, manage, and oversee all Dawah-related activities within
the masjid. The main objective is to inspire the congregation and community through the
introduction of new initiatives, engaging events, activities, programmes, and online content.

2.  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

•  Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Dawah within the masjid.
•  Lead and manage the Dawah team to ensure all activities align with GLMCC’s mission.
•  Promote authentic Dawah in line with Islamic principles and values.
•  Provide regular reports to the CEO and Trustees, highlighting key activities, successes,

challenges, and developments within the Dawah department.

Operations and Events:

•  Manage the Khutbah rota, ensuring a diverse and engaging range of topics.
•  Oversee the production and management of all online Dawah content, ensuring it aligns with

GLMCC’s vision and reaches the broader community.

•  Organise and manage three yearly conferences (Summer, Winter, and Ramadan), ensuring

high-quality programming.

•  Ensure regular engagement with the wider community through events, visits, and

collaborations.

Outreach:

•  Manage and promote weekly lectures and talks to ensure consistency and variety in topics.
•  Run seasonal campaigns to raise awareness on key issues affecting the community.
•  Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international organisations.
•  Write and publish written content, such as articles, booklets, and leaflets, that support the

Dawah mission.

•  General stakeholder management with key partners.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)

CRITERIA

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.

Islamic education qualification

2.

A graduate with a relevant qualification.

EXPERIENCE:
3.

Understanding of the Ahlul-Hadith dawah.

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DESIRABLE

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Extensive experience in the dawah field (5+ years minimum)

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Proven experience in an Islamic environment

Proven experience in managing and leading teams

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ATTRIBUTES:

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Ability to develop good working relationships.

Ability to manage and lead a team.

Ability to share good practice.

10.  Strong Islamic character and values.

11.  Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, and resilience.

12.  Professional and polite under all circumstances, adhering to Islamic

ESSENTIAL

principles.

13.  Commitment to the aims and objectives of GLMCC.

ESSENTIAL

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

ESSENTIAL

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

ESSENTIAL

16.

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

ESSENTIAL

3.  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.
•  Bright Exchange discounts available.
•  Volunteering options for employees.

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 Tuesday 30th September 2025.

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