Head of Content and Creative

Position title:

Head of Content and Creative

Reports to:

Head of Fundraising Operations

Location:

Muslim Hands Head Office, 148 - 164 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 5JE (Hybrid/Remote with occasional travel to Nottingham/London)

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £65,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email no later than 12th November 2026

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As Suitable Applications Received

Start: ASAP thereafter

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Job Overview:

The Head of Content and Creative position at Muslim Hands is a new role, designed to transform our marketing efforts from local fundraising to global with ambitious objectives to increase our brand and income generation.

The Head of Content and Creative role will drive the strategy for Muslim Hand's content across all our fundraising offices around the world - UK, France, South Africa, USA and Canada - operating as an "in-house agency" for these offices.

You will turn complex issues into compelling stories which drive brand engagement, understanding and fundraising. Leading and developing a team of designers, copywriters, creatives and all organic social media content to produce strong hooks to content which draws the donor in and ultimately leads them on a journey to conversion.

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and execution of the overarching content and communication strategy that translates complex ideas and social issues into understandable and compelling stories to drive engagement across various formats.

• Ability to story tell across online and offline formats including social media, websites, emails, mailers and more.

• Work collaboratively with wider teams including the Creative team on campaign development.

• Be a brand steward, protecting Muslim Hands brand identity and reputation across markets.

• Develop organic social media strategy for each market in line with social media manager.

• Develop email, SMS and WhatsApp strategy for each market.

• Lead on influencer and content creator strategy - managing budget, deadlines, deliverables and performance whilst ensuring our brand is protected.

• Ability to brief and manage content creators from other countries - ensuring clear understanding of the brief through to execution.

• Line manage a back office of graphic designers and videographers to deliver assets for all marketing functions.

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Personal Profile:

• Strong attention to detail - able to proof-read and spot inconsistencies or errors across various formats and feedback in a constructive manner.

• Eye for design - across digital, printed and video assets.

• Ability to feedback constructively.

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Desirable:

• Understanding of how a charity operates.

• Understanding of the religion of Islam.

• Willingness to travel to FR offices overseas or to project work in the field.

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Requirements:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a DBS check, where applicable, in accordance with the requirements of the role. Candidates should have a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the skills and expertise required for this position.

We reserve the right to cease advertising and close the Vacancy without notice should suitable candidates be identified ahead of the published 'Application Closing Date'.