Post Title: Head Imam
How to apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter describing how you meet the Job Specification criteria to:
Em@il: piecedinburgh@gmail.com
- For immediate start.
- Interviews: To be held with board members online or in person
- Post is subject to a 3-month probationary period.
Post Title: Head Imam
Responsible to: Management Committee + Board of Trustee
Responsible for: The delivery of all Religious, Educational and Community Services at Portobello Pakistani Educational and Cultural Centre
Main contacts associated with principal duties: Management Committee, Board of Trustee, Local non-Islamic organisations, (such as Schools and Interfaith).
Working hours: 35 hours per weekflexible working
Salary: £21,000 PA (dependent upon experience)
Leave Entitlement: Up to 28 days per annum, including statutory holidays.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead daily prayers at the centre including at Eid times.
- Deliver the Khutbah and lead prayer for Jummah in English/Urdu.
- Lead the Tarawih Prayer during Ramadan. Oversee all activates and daily tasks during the month of Ramadan.
- Provide Quran and Hadith studies, Seerah and Fiqh lessons, and other Islamic topics to increase knowledge and provide for spiritual growth of community members.
- Conduct oneself in a dignified manner commensurate with the teachings of Islam.
- Provide support to the development of Islamic education needs at the centre.
- Provide support to the development of responses for the Muslim community in the immediate surrounding areas to the centre; Muslim and Non-Muslim in a manner that reflects positively on Islam and the Trust.
- To be proactive in creating links with other local organisations within the Lothians area.
- To produce and deliver Islamic and educational events that will stimulate discussion on a wide range of contemporary issues facing the community.
- To keep clear and accurate records of Madrassah services as required.
- Work with the Management Committee to recruit and sustain volunteers support for the centre. Where needed;
- Working with other Imams, have a role to recruit and train volunteers.
- Supervise volunteers and ensure adequate roles are established for all volunteers.
- Support the Management Committee in pursuit of fundraising campaigns.
- Provide consultation to the Management Committee and the volunteers on Religious matters, Education service, community issues and madrassa activities as requested.
- To adhere to our Trust’s policies and procedures.
- To undertake such other duties identified by the Management Committee which are commensurate with the post holders salary, aptitude and ability.
Key aspects of pastoral work:
- Spiritual care: Addressing individuals’ spiritual needs through prayer, Qur’an study, and theological discussions.
- Emotional support: Providing a safe space for people to share their concerns and feelings, offering empathy and encouragement.
- Community building: Fostering connections within a congregation through events, activities, and outreach programs.
- Crisis intervention: Responding to immediate needs during difficult situations like illness, loss, or personal crisis.
- Life transitions: Providing guidance and support during significant life events like marriage, childbirth, or retirement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
| Selection Criteria: | Essential, Highly Desirable or Desirable | Assessment Method |
| Qualifications | ||
| 1. A relevant qualification in Islamic Studies or related field from an accredited higher education institution (Local or abroad). | E | Application Interview Certificate |
| 2. Hafiz of the Holy Qur’an. | E | Application Interview Certificate |
| Knowledge, skills, abilities and experience | ||
| 1. Minimum two-year experience of leading worship as an Imam in a Masjid of the Ahle-Sunnah Aqeedah. | E | Application Interview |
| 2. Minimum two-year experience of leading Islamic education as an Imam in a Masjid of the Ahle-Sunnah Aqeedah. | E | Application Interview |
| 3. Ability to coordinate and manage flexibility of time to deliver all requirements for Masjid Religious and Educational needs. | E | Application Interview |
| 4. Fluency to communicate in both English and Urdu. | E | Application Interview |
| 5. Ability to contribute to the development of an Islamic educational curriculum. | D | Application Interview |
| 6. Experience of recruiting volunteers and coordinating project work with volunteers. | HD | Application Interview |
| 7. Experience in Islamic family and Muslim community matters. | E | Application Interview |
| 8. Experience and ability to explain Islam and role of Masjid to non Muslims and non-practising Muslims. | HD | Application Interview |
| 9. Demonstrate a good level of understanding and experience in the area of developing inter-Muslim Community relations between the mosques in Edinburgh | HD | Application Interview |
| 10. Have a reasonable level of IT skills. | E | Application Interview |
| Special requirements | ||
| Full driving license and access to a vehicle. Flexible working hours that will include some evenings and weekends Flexible approach to annual leave taken during non-peak periods. Willing to undertake training as required; Safeguarding, Youth Counselling. | D E HD E | Application Interview |