Summary of Role

The CEO will report to the Board of Trustees and be line‑managed by the Chair. the CEO will have overall accountability for organisational performance, financial sustainability, and the delivery of Muslim Aid’s mission and charitable objectives.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be:

1. Provide strategic leadership to Muslim Aid, shaping and delivering the organisation’s long-term vision and strategy in partnership with the Board of Trustees.
2. Lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, strengthening impact, governance and operational effectiveness across UK and international operations.
3. Build and sustain strategic partnerships and represent Muslim Aid at senior level with donors, governments, the media and key stakeholders.
4. Lead income generation and oversee the development of sustainable and diversified funding streams.
5. Provide inspirational leadership to employees and volunteers, fostering a high-performing, values-driven organisational culture.
6. Maintain overall accountability for organisational performance, financial sustainability, risk management and regulatory compliance.

About You

You will have a clear understanding of Islam and the ability to ensure that Muslim Aid delivers its strategic objectives in line with the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. You will be a values-driven leader with a strong track record in organisational leadership, income generation and stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to serving humanity. You must also have sound knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements to effectively manage charity funds. To be successful in this role, you should have:

1. A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
2. Proven senior leadership experience within an NGO, humanitarian or non-profit organisation, including effective engagement with a Board of Trustees or equivalent governance body.
3. Demonstrable experience of developing and leading a financially sustainable organisation with diversified income streams.
4. Proven experience of leading senior teams and delivering organisational transformation in complex environments.
5. Experience of building strategic partnerships and representing an organisation at senior level with donors, governments, the media and other stakeholders.
6. High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and strategic judgement, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure.

Genuine Occupational Requirement In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a Muslim. This requirement arises from Muslim Aid’s constitution and charitable objects, which require the organisation to be governed and led in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.

Why you should Apply

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to the lives of millions of vulnerable people across the world. If you are driven by purpose, motivated by impact, and have the leadership capability to guide an international humanitarian organisation into its next chapter, we would welcome your application. Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us: 

• 25 days annual leave plus 4 privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Two-hour lunch break on Fridays
• Pension scheme

How to Apply: To apply, please click the link below: OR To apply, please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to recruitment@muslimaid.org please use the subject line: “Chief Executive Officer”.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.