Summary
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct interviews with individuals and families to assess and review their
requirements.
• Provide information and support.
• Liaise with, and make referrals to the right consultant.
• Provide all admin and secretarial work for Manchester Shariah Council (MSC)
• Maintain accurate records and handle all bookings for all consultants and
Manchester Shariah Council members.
• Plan, manage, organise and oversee all MSC social and Shariah services and
activities on a day to day basis.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Active listening: This entails listening, paying attention to and recording what
clients tell you while demonstrating this through appropriate body language
and responses.
• Boundary setting: The nature of the work means it is easy to get emotionally
involved in certain cases. Setting boundaries ensures that professional lines
are not crossed and keeps you focused on the end goal.
• Critical and creative thinking: Being able to think on your feet enables you to
make important decisions and referral complex problems based on your
knowledge, understanding and analysis of a case.
• Communication: The job entails communication with a variety of people in a
number of different ways, either by talking to clients face-to-face or over the
phone, presenting cases to consultants, or making written referrals. All
communication must be clear and articulate in order to be understood.
• Interpersonal skills: The Shariah Law Administrator is required to build good
relationships with clients. Therefore, it is crucial to be able to work with people
from all backgrounds.
• IT: Up-to-date and accurate records of all cases need to be kept along with a
substantial amount of paperwork that need to be completed, so proficiency with
computers is essential.
• Organisation: Organisational skills are vital since the Shariah Law
Administrator has to juggle a heavy caseload and liaise with others on a daily
basis.
• Resilience: The work is emotionally challenging and you will likely have to deal
with individuals and families in crisis on regular basis. Resilience and the ability
to look after your own emotional needs are imperative to succeeding in the job.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Diploma/Degree in Shariah Law.
• Previous working experience in Shariah Law related fields and/or Shariah
Courts in Muslim countries.
• Familiarity with UK Law and/or Common Law.
• Experience working with families, children, women and the community.
• Fluent in English (essential).
WORKING HOURS
Monday-Saturday
10am-4pm (36 hours)
www.iltalehti.fi
