Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre (GLMCC)

Contract Type: Fixed (15 months, 37.5 hours per week)
Reporting to: Welfare Manager
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre

BACKGROUND TO GLMCC:

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre is a leading UK mosque situated inthe heart of Birmingham serving the community since 1979. Operating from itsaward-winning grade II listed Victorian building, GLMCC fulfils its mission ofinspiring, educating and serving through its educational college, outreach work,welfare services, youth work, international humanitarian wing, as well as its fullyfunctional mosque which is attended by thousands every week.

1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre in partnership with Macmillan Cancer support will beproviding a three-year project to support Muslims living with cancer in Birmingham. This rolewill be a vital part in overseeing and managing the project.
To work with partners to improve the prevention and earlier diagnosis of cancer and healthinequalities by engaging with a range of Healthcare Professionals across the cancer pathwayto raise the profile of cancer, identify activities to help improve cancer screening uptake andcancer care outcomes.
This role will support, educate and influence health systems to improve cancer services. Therole of the Project Manager will be focus on coordinating the project by managing andsupervising other team member, effective communication across levels and liaising with keypartners and stake holders in the wider health care system.

2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

1. Income processing

Build effective relationships with and actively engage with Primary Care Networks/ and publichealth stakeholders to raise awareness of the importance of cancer prevention, early diagnosisand screening and influence the content of delivery plans
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effectiveand positive relationships across public, private, community and voluntary sectors, to developrelationships, and joint working in support of the project
Develop links and relationships with a wide range of partners from across public, private andthird sector organisations, harnessing their commitment and support to help raise awarenessof the GLM cancer service
Information and data collection for project monitoring and evaluation as required by Macmillanand Green Lane Masjid
Promote and publicise the Macmillan GLM Cancer project in collaboration with partners
Ensure the project is delivered as required by Macmillan Cancer Support
Share best practice, tools and resources and encourage partners to adopt quality improvementinterventions that promote the prevention and earlier diagnosis agenda
Develop, plan and co-ordinate learning events to enhance knowledge of and interventions to improve cancer outcomes with a focus on prevention, early diagnosis, screening andaddressing health inequalities.
Work in partnership with primary and secondary care partners to support and promote moreeffective ways of working across the cancer pathway.
Keep up to date with Macmillan and GLM policy, evidence and NHS/ public health cancerstrategies
Work flexibly and collaboratively with other partners to support delivery assisting inengagements and developing resources, as required
Provide monthly progress reports against agreed operational plan and identified performancemeasures, in addition to other data, intelligence and observations, as required
Manage the project in the final stages, working on an effective exit strategy and work towards securing funding.

3. PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)

The right candidate for this role will have knowledge and experience of the community’s needs toprovide people living with cancer with accessible, culturally sensitive, empowering and holistic supportin the community. This person will be able to use what they know and learn to influence the provisionof better services and resources within the healthcare system. The project manager for this projectwill be committed to the long-term success of the project and help to shape it using own initiative,creativity and ideas.

Experience of working within the voluntary and community sector and able to successfullycollaborate, influence and build strong relationships with external agencies.
Experience of monitoring and reporting on significant budgets, KPI’s and timescales
Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people affected by cancer.
Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Ability to prioritise own workload.
Ability to ask sensitively about information needs.
Flexible attitude to working.
Accurate written communication of information.
Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.
Experience planning and delivering training and educational workshops.
Experience of engagement and stakeholder management
Experience of partnering with a range of stakeholders to influence and develop sustainablechange
Experience of working directly in a health promotion role, adult health and social care,learning support or public health / health improvement
GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent throughshort courses.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Managing sensitive information and following GDPR procedures.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage workload and remain calm when under pressure.
Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, andenvironmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families, and carers.
Good IT Skills especially in creating and manipulating spreadsheets
Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage workload and remain calm when under pressure
Strong ability to make decisions and to work on own initiative
IT literate and competent in using MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,Internet and data entry)
Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Acts in a mature manner – both personally and professionally.
Able to travel to different locations for meetings, training and events.
Ability to work within a team.
Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to shape your approach and tailor the use of different tools to different audience’sneeds, including digital technologies
Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and recordkeeping.
Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs
Educated to degree level
Driving licence and access to own car.
Prevision experience of working in a clinical setting
Able to speaks one or more language
Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses.

4. BENEFITS

Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
Additional days off for Eid.
Discounts on GLM educational courses.
Free Madrasah places for your children.
Continuous professional development tailored to your role.
Conducive working religious environment.
Shariah-compliant pension offered.
Bright Exchange discounts available.
Volunteering options for employees.
Relevant training, as applicable to the role.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, it is not anexhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Due tothe nature of the role, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ fromthose outlined in the job description. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.Ultimately, all post holders at Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre are expected to beworking to the best of their abilities seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT).

Applications for this role will be accepted until Friday 12th December 2025

Address: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre, 20 Green Lane, Birmingham, B9 5DB
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 11.00am - 5.00pm; Sat: 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Company Registration Number:
Charity Registration Number:

Account Name: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre
Bank: Barclays
Account Number:
Sort Code:
SWIFTBIC: BUKBGB22
IBAN: GB95 BUKB

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