Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 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 affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.
We are currently recruiting for the position of ‘Digital Marketing Coordinator' to join its dynamic Islamic Relief UK division. The purpose of the role is to implement IRUK’s digital marketing strategy, as an integral part of IRUK’s fundraising, branding and campaigning projects. The post holder will also ensure successful planning and execution of digital marketing across paid and organic search, display, video and paid social.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Proven experience of implementing direct or digital marketing/fundraising campaigns
- Strong understanding of the major technology-driven changes and trends affecting the online media and advertising industries
- Sound knowledge of the digital media buying ecosystem (CPC, CPA, CPM, ROI, LTV)
- Strong understanding and experience of performance advertising (Search, Display and Video)
- Good understanding of developing and reporting against set KPIs and digital metrics
- Hands-on experience on using tools like Google AdWords Editor, Google Analytics, Facebook Power Editor, etc
- Experience of using website content management systems and optimising content for organic search (specific in-depth knowledge of WordPress an advantage)
- Broad understanding of charity sector marketing
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 on mid-February, 2021. 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
Please note, 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.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer