ArRahma Foundation
Community Liaison Officer - Religious
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Company Description
ArRahma Foundation is a religious institution based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, serving diverse local communities through faith-based programs and services. The foundation focuses on fostering spiritual growth, community support, and educational initiatives rooted in its religious values. It offers a range of activities, including gatherings, outreach, and learning opportunities, aimed at promoting social cohesion and mutual understanding. ArRahma Foundation provides a collaborative environment for team members who are committed to community service and respectful engagement across different backgrounds.
Role Description
The Community Liaison Officer - Religious is a full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham. This position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community members, partner organizations, and stakeholders to support the foundation’s religious and community programs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering community engagement activities, coordinating outreach events.
Day to Day Responsibilities
Masjid Engagement
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- Build strong local and national relationships with masjids, imams, and community leaders
- Arrange and manage masjid collections and deliver short charity appeals
- Represent the charity at events and community gatherings
Foodbank & Community Support
- Oversee foodbank operations, volunteers, and stock
- Build partnerships with suppliers and donors
- Coordinate Ramadan parcels, winter packs, and other support programmes
Interfaith & Public Education
- Organise open days, talks, and school visits
- Support interfaith dialogue and community understanding of Islam
Youth Engagement
- Run workshops, mentoring, sports sessions, and youth activities
- Support youth-led initiatives and positive community involvement
Local Business Liaison
- Build relationships with local businesses
- Oversee moneybox collections and sponsorship opportunities
- Organise business networking and community events
What We’re Looking For
- Confident, extroverted communicator
- Strong understanding of Islamic values and masjid culture
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects
- Passion for youth work and community development
- Fundraising or outreach experience beneficial
- Full UK driving licence required and must have access to own vehicle
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Why Join Us
- Meaningful, community-centred work
- Supportive Islamic environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Varied and rewarding role
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships with diverse community members.
- Experience in community engagement and stakeholder engagement, particularly within religious or nonprofit settings.
- Excellent communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication for outreach, presentations, and reporting.
- Understanding of faith-based community work and sensitivity to different cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Organizational and time-management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives effectively.
- Prior experience in community liaison, outreach, or similar roles is highly beneficial.
- Relevant education in community development, social sciences, religious studies, or a related field is an advantage.
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