Project & Strategy Officer

The Islamic Society of Britain (ISB), a community-based registered charity established in 1990, is seeking a Project & Strategy Officer to support its mission of serving and engaging the British Muslim community. This is a freelance, self-employed contractor position offering approximately 16 hours of work per week on average (with weekly fluctuations), fully remote within the UK with occasional in-person attendance at key events. The role requires flexibility for evening and weekend work to align with volunteer availability. Key Responsibilities: Internal Operations: Collaborate with the Operations Lead to develop internal resources, training materials, speaker databases, and volunteer onboarding processes. Strategy & Funding: Identify growth opportunities through partnerships and new collaborations; evaluate and propose outreach and impact improvements; identify and pursue funding opportunities including grant writing. Event Management: Coordinate event logistics including speaker and venue outreach, ticketing management, poster creation, and communications. Digital & Online Content: Manage Zoom session scheduling, online course logistics, website and calendar updates, blog content, event publicity, and video recording and editing for the ISB YouTube channel. Communications: Create and manage monthly newsletters and mailing lists; develop PowerPoint marketing materials; design event promotional materials. Governance & Compliance: Support ISB's safeguarding by ensuring activities align with organizational policies and best practices. Required Skills & Qualities: Strong organizational and project management capabilities; excellent written and verbal communication; strategic thinking and critical evaluation ability; proficiency with Zoom, PowerPoint, website management, and email platforms; adaptability to varying schedules including evenings and weekends; willingness to travel for key in-person events; ability to represent ISB professionally at events and meetings; attention to detail; and experience working with or volunteering in Muslim organizations is preferred. What ISB Offers: Networking with influential community leaders and organizations; funded access to professional development and training; opportunities to host and chair talks with invited speakers; annual team social events; development of leadership and teamwork skills; and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven organization led by passionate young professionals serving the British Muslim community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Islamic Society of Britain (ISB)