Communications & PR Manager

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Communications & PR Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering Musim Aid s (MA) Communications & Public Relation plan. Working with all stakeholders and will be responsible for implementing and overseeing a wide range of communications, public relations, social/digital, and traditional print and broadcast media relations activities in support of Muslim Aid s mission, vision, values, brand and strategy. This includes building Muslim Aid s brand and effectively showcasing the impact of our humanitarian and international development work to our key audience targets.

About the Role:

1. Develop and deliver an effective Communications plan with stakeholders in line with organisational priorities and goals.
2. Use communications to build and maximise the reputation of Muslim Aid to enable stakeholders to understand the work of the organisation.
3. Coordinate and ensure the effective collection/generation, storage, and dissemination of content in line with communication plan needs and in support of the organisation s communication and income generation goals. Ensure that content is relevant, engaging, and tailored to different audiences, including donors, partners, and the general public.
4. Ensure the Muslim Aid brand is represented at its best in all external communications, enhancing the brand awareness and image.
5. Develop and execute effective PR plans/campaigns that raise awareness of the organisation s work, build its reputation, and attract new supporters and support advocacy asks, including through translating brand and key messages into media concepts and compelling stories. Provide general administrative assistance in support of the smooth running of the Supporter Relations Department.
6. Work with national, regional and specialist media to provide accurate, accessible and authoritative information on Muslim Aid s work.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to a degree level in Communications or related Field.
2. Substantial experience operating at a managerial level in communications, with additional experience in public relations.
3. Practical experience of developing and reviewing communication strategies and Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) and converting strategy into delivery.
4. Experience of tailoring communication messages to key audiences in all sections of the community, including the media, hostile and antagonistic audiences.
5. Proven ability to coordinate media campaigns, and communication plans (internal and external).
6. Proven ability to secure publicity particularly in national and consumer media.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid and lead our communications and PR strategy. You'll drive impactful campaigns across social, digital, and traditional media to showcase our humanitarian work and strengthen our brand. If you are a strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling, apply now to make a lasting impact!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us:

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.