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 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

Ummah Welfare Trust requires an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable PR Rep for Lancashire that is fully supportive of the charity’s aims.

The successful candidate will support the Lancashire team to raise awareness about UWT, it’s campaigns and events within the local community by developing and maintaining good relations with local masaajid, makaatib, community organisations, businesses, donors and the general community. They will also help to fundraise for increase income/donations for the trust.

MAIN DUTIES

• To develop and maintain relationships with Muslim community institutions, organisations and community groups (including masjids)

• To organise and participate in masjids collections for Ramadan and throughout the year

• To distribute appeal leaflets and display posters at masjids, community venues, businesses and events

• To initiate and plan PR and fundraising events with the support of the regional fundraising team

• To set up and supervise UWT stalls at events and exhibitions

• To assist the PR team in fundraising administrative duties

• To recruit, develop and support local volunteers

• To work closely with and help coordinate the fundraising team and volunteers during fundraising events or programmes

• To represent the charity at relevant events, presentations and meetings including public speaking

• To maintain a close working relationship with the Regional PR Manager, providing regular updates and feedback within the time and format requested (i.e. verbal, written etc.)

• To carry out any other duties as required that are proportionate to the role and nature of work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CATEGORY	CRITERIA	REQUIREMENT
Qualifications	Educated to A' Level or NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent	Desirable
Qualifications	Classically trained in Islamic Studies or demonstrable equivalent	Desirable
Experience	Work at pace, under pressure, particularly during busy periodssuch as Ramadhan and Eid Al Adha	Essential
Experience	Experience of public speaking	Essential
Skills /Abilities	Able to work wellin a team at pace whilst maintaining attention todetail.	Essential
	Excellent time management and communication skills	Essential
	Ability to plan and organise their own work and that of others	Essential
	Ability to lead and motivate team of volunteers	Essential
Knowledge andunderstanding	Knowledge of Urdu, Bangla and/or Arabic.	Desirable
Other	Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the valuesand culture of Ummah Welfare Trust	Essential
	The ability to occasionally adapt working hours to meet therequirements of the organisation.	Essential
	Hold a valid UK driving license and have fullaccess to your own car.	Essential
	Residing in Blackburn	Desirable

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

The closing date for applications is 1st July 2026, 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 661049

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Public Relations Representative (Lancashire)

THE ORGANISATION

THE ROLE

MAIN DUTIES

PERSON SPECIFICATION