Waqf Manager

Here at Human Appeal, we have an exciting opportunity for a Waqf Manager to join our team on a full-time basis based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £50k per annum.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As a Waqf Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in financially, administratively, and technically managing all Waqf-related operations at Human Appeal. The Waqf Manager will be responsible for carrying out investment projects in line with the purposes of Islamic Sharia legal and economic controls. The Waqf Manager will aim to achieve the financial stability of the foundation and implement charitable projects for the sustainable development of beneficiary groups around the world. All with a view to ensuring that Human Appeal’s objectives are achieved for raising funds for Waqf, managing risk and returns while raising awareness of the importance of Waqf.We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our Waqf Manager include:

• 35 days Annual Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Prayer facilities
• Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Waqf Manager:

• Create a comprehensive, strategic plan for Waqf for the next 5 years
• Supervise the Waqf fundraising process
• Prepare the feasibility studies for the investment projects inside and outside the UK and present to the Waqf Board of Trustees to get their approval before implementing.
• Completely and all-inclusively supervise the implementation of the investment projects and deliver their reports to the Board of Trustees

What we’re looking for in our Waqf Manager:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics or Islamic Studies
• Desirable: Master’s degrees in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the investment sector, preferably in the field of Waqf investment
• Knowledgeable of, with academic experience in, investments and evaluation of feasibility studies
• MS Office Suite
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic as a second language is preferred

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Waqf Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Waqf Manager – we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of responses, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to the interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful this time.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

• We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen
• We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
• We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid
• We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan
• We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK
• We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester