Islamic Relief Worldwide are an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of a ‘Product Development Officer’ to join the Product development team which provides a platform for innovation throughout the IR Family, enabling new products and initiatives to be developed. It also builds the marketing capacity of emerging and recently established Partner offices as well as supports all Partners through knowledge sharing and coordination of good practice.

The Product Development Officer is responsible for developing new fundraising focused ideas and initiatives from inception through to delivery. These products and initiatives will help Islamic Relief partners to increase funds for strategically important programmes.

The successful candidate must have:

• A good understanding of digital, including web/mobile and marketing as well as an understanding of current trends and emerging new technologies
• Project management experience, ideally within an Agile environment
• Demonstrable experience within a product development or innovation-led role
• An understanding of the charity sector and the fundamentals of fundraising

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place in early-mid January 2020. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer