Employer: Islamic Relief Worldwide
Job Title: Digital Marketing Intern
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Job Type: Part-time (Hybrid)
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic young people who believe in the mission and share the values to maintain the excellence for which Islamic Relief strives. Through the Paid Internship Programme, Islamic Relief hopes to attract and train the next generation of inspired humanitarians who can perform in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a 4-day-a-week commitment and is only open to graduates, not current students.
This opportunity is offered within IR’s Marketing Division under the Digital Marketing team, based in the Waterloo, London office. Islamic Relief currently operates a hybrid working model.
About You
Passion for Humanitarian Service: You are deeply committed to serving the needs of the most vulnerable individuals worldwide. You have a genuine desire to explore the intricacies of working in the Humanitarian Sector and making a positive impact on the lives of those in crisis.
Motivated and Dynamic: You are highly motivated and dynamic, with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. Your strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with diverse teams.
Academic Excellence: You hold a minimum honours’ degree qualification, demonstrating dedication to academic achievement and readiness to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
Understanding of Humanitarian Work: You possess a solid understanding of humanitarian and development work, allowing you to grasp the complexities of Islamic Relief projects and contribute meaningfully to the mission.
Interpersonal and Organisational Skills: Your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills empower you to build strong relationships with colleagues and partners and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Proactive Approach: You are proactive and adept at taking initiative to drive projects forward, efficiently prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
Attention to Detail: You have strong written communication skills with a keen eye for detail, producing high-quality work that is accurate, clear, and impactful.
Commitment to Learning: You are committed to continuous learning, eager to expand your skills and participate in the Graduate Scheme.
Alignment with Values: You are deeply committed to upholding Islamic Relief’s values and core humanitarian principles, guided by compassion, custodianship, excellence, sincerity and social justice.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you’re a recent graduate who possesses these characteristics and qualities and is eager to kickstart a career in the humanitarian sector with a passion for learning and a positive, inquisitive mindset, Islamic Relief wants to hear from you.
Please note: Islamic Relief may close the advert sooner than the advertised date. This vacancy is only open to applicants with the Right to Work in the UK (already established) as sponsorship is not provided.
Pre-employment Checks
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to:
screening clearance
proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
receipt of satisfactory references
For UK-based roles, only candidates eligible to work in the UK can apply. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be progressed.
Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. IRW promotes the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment through the code of conduct.
The post holder will undergo appropriate training and must work within the organisation’s safeguarding policies.
Employment offers are subject to references and screening checks, including criminal record checks. IRW participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, requesting information from previous employers regarding findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment.
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
The Company
Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian aid and development agency working to save and transform the lives of vulnerable people worldwide. Islamic Relief works in over 45 countries and assists people of all faiths and none, according to need, without discrimination.
Islamic Relief is the only UK-based Muslim faith-inspired charity certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS). Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), holds Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council, and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
How to Apply
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