- Support the MCB Press Office in media relations and outreach activities.
- Draft articles, reports, and briefings on various issues affecting the Muslim community.
- Assist in building and maintaining effective communication channels with parliamentarians and policymakers.
- Contribute to the development and execution of strategies to combat Islamophobia.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, learning from their expertise and expanding your network.
- Social Media Posting: Develop and implement social media strategies to amplify the MCB’s presence and reach across multiple platforms. Create and schedule engaging posts that inform, educate, and inspire our audience.
- Social Media Calendar Management: Maintain a well-organised social media calendar to ensure consistent and timely content delivery. Plan and schedule posts, campaigns, and relevant events in advance, coordinating with other team members and departments.
- Event, Project, and Campaign Coverage: Work closely with the MCB’s events, projects, and campaigns teams to provide effective social media coverage. Capture and share key moments, achievements, and updates to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Engage with Audience: Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and inquiries across social media platforms promptly and professionally. Foster meaningful dialogue, build relationships, and represent the MCB’s values and principles.
- Support with office and project admin when required
Skills:
- Video editing
- Organisation skills
- Time Management Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Good attention to detail
Experience:
- Experience in Marketing & Communications
- Experience managing Social media platforms
- Experience creating engaging content
- Experience working in Public affairs
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience in administrative roles
- Experience working with Muslim communities in Britain
- Working independantly with minimal supervision
- Working under pressure
- Working in fast paced environments
- Flexible in helping in other ares of the organisation
- Able to commute to our office in Whitechapel, East London
- Hold a valid DBS Check
To apply please upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, we currently do not offer visa sponsorships.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually regarding the status of their application. Only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted with details of the next stage.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals of all faiths and none, to apply. The Muslim Council of Britain is an equal opportunity organization committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
You will be able to design a working pattern that suits you, your family, the needs of the job and the team, however you will need to consider that most of the staff remain based in London, and as a result, some travel into central London will be required on a monthly basis in order to build and maintain those crucial relationships.
Contract Type: Consultancy Agreement with own responsibility for tax/NI
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Contractual Hours: 2-3 days per week
Location: MCB Office in London Whitechapel E1
