JOB DESCRIPTION |Minister of Religion | AL MUNTADA TRUST

Job title:

Minister of Religion

Salary:£20-25,000 Per annum (dependenton experience)
Head of Department and General
Director-Full Time 40 hours per week;- Permanent[subject to Probation Period];- Monday to Friday

Responsible to:Contract:

Location:

Parsons Green, London SW6

Responsible for:Start Date:

Immediate Start

1. The Role
To oversee of a range of Islamic programmes, activities for the social and cultural department in one or more of a varietyof service areas for the local community, wide audience, guest and sponsors. Will drive youth and adult in learning,reading, memorisation of Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies through classroom teaching, lecturing, and other engaging
activities in line with organization objectives.
Will work with all staff/partner to ensure that the Trust’s program, service and Islamic events are dynamic, responsive
and efficient while leading on strategy in consultation with the General Director and board of trustees. Must
demonstrate ability to lead and work with the rest of the departments to build and strengthen the organisations external
reputation and its internal systems, procedures and processes.
Additionally, will also conduct regular prayers including Friday prayers, Eid Prayers and Ramadan prayers for thecommunity and partners. Will partake in a variety of activities for Muslims and non-Muslims in order to further the goals
and objectives of the organisation while creatively seeking to expand our services and program to new and less engagedaudience.

JOB DESCRIPTION |Minister of Religion | AL MUNTADA TRUST
2. Main tasks
Primary Tasks:
Imam Duties
 Conduct regular prayers, Friday prayers, Janaza prayers, Eid Prayers and Ramadan prayers
 Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly sermons for a diverse audience Ensure that the teaching methods are used which are in accordance with Islamic principles and values and incompliance with UK legislative requirement
 Ensure students are taught Islamic manners and principles at all times during the Quran & Arabic hours
 To Aid the community by undertaking role as arbitrator in common problem face in the community such as family
dispute, marriage dispute and other civil reconciliation needs, while at all times upholding strict confidentiality
Research and develop programs
 To work inclusively on programs, advice and aide in management for all Islamic events, projects and service by
the organisation.
 Assess Islamic program requirements, community service needs and interest through engagement with
community and wider audience at management meetings, directory forums, conferences and other avenues
 Monitor programs performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made and that corrective action istaken if necessary whilst identifying areas where new Islamic events and programs are needed To work with the General Director on the strategic direction and development of trust national meeting, annual
conference, staff meeting and sessions
Plan, implement and promote activities
 Present, lead team and schedule activities, facilities and volunteers as required whilst encourage local community
to participate in regional and local programs Co-ordinate community relations campaign to promote our Islamic events, programs and service while
maintaining close relationship with local, regional and territorial partners
 To make yearly plan for the all Islamic events, programs and services
 Compile detailed reports concerning Islamic events, programs and whilst ensuring all are implemented according
to relevant (Government) legislation, organisation’s policies and procedures
Secondary Tasks
 Participate in relevant meetings including the General Staff Meetings, campaign team meetings, supervision,
external meetings and identify and undertake professional development opportunities.
 Promote conference, events and projects by liaison with other organisations
 Attend executive meetings and forward agenda items as reasonably directed Fostering good communications, effective working practices and a positive climate throughout the trust andpartners
 To oversee all communications and working with similar organisation across the Islamic core work areas
 To contribute to the organisation newsletters and monthly e-magazine, as well as other communications via post,
the website, blogs, social networking sites and other digital media
 In consultation with trustees and the senior management team, to identify ways of maximising use of the website

JOB DESCRIPTION |Minister of Religion | AL MUNTADA TRUST
Person specification

Qualifications
and Training

EssentialExperience
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Skills andKnowledge
AttitudeCompetency in recitation of Quran
Complete knowledge of the Quran
Degree in Islamic studies and/orsharia qualification from a
reputable Institute
Diploma in Arabic
Possessing /passion for Islamicoutreach work
Previous teaching experience
Experience in representing anorganisation to key supporters,
funders and stakeholders
Previous large scale public speaking
and Lecturing experience

Desirable

Master or PhD in Islamic studies
and/or sharia
Classroom management and/orAssessment for learning
Strategic planning

experience in working with an
Islamic organisation
Previous experience of acting as
arbitrator

Fluency in written and spoken
English and Arabic
Ability to lead and work as part ofteamCompetency in basic IT software
Excellent writing, communicationand presentational skills
Excellent organisational andinterpersonal skills
Able to travel and willingness towork outside of normal office hours
including many evenings, someweekends and early mornings
Able to initiate communication andestablish successful relation withclients and co-workers

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Understanding of the Faith sector
Commitment to the charity

Personnel management skills. An
ability to delegate, follow-up andsupervise as well as support
Demonstrates drive
Proactive approach to work
interpersonal communication skills

Tact and diplomacy at all times