JOB DESCRIPTION
About AlMaghrib Institute
AlMaghrib Institute provides premier Islamic Education to the largest student body in the English language. AlMaghrib’s trademark Retreats, Ilmnights, one day, single weekend and double-weekend seminars run year-round in 14 countries and over 40 cities.
In this fast-paced environment, we’re looking for an all-star Regional Operations Manager to run the European chapters with a special kind of finesse. Currently, AlMaghrib operates in 12 European cities, London, Bristol, Birmingham Manchester, Bradford, Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dublin, Stockholm, Copenhagen and strategies in place for expansion.
Title: European Operations Manager
Salary: Based on Experience
Hours: Full time
Job Scope
- Manage operations in all European city chapters
- Ascertaining growth opportunities financially and geographically
- Lead and motivate teams of volunteers across the nation
- Strategise, plan and direct key projects
- Oversee planning and execution of effective marketing plans for each chapter
- Develop and foster relations with grassroot organizations
- Streamline instructor logistics at all levels
- Recruit, select, and develop chapter heads
- Develop and inspire leaders in each chapter
- Liaise between European chapters and global headquarters
- Reports into Managing Director Europe & Emerging Markets
Job Requirements
- University degree (minimum Bachelors)
- Legally allowed to work in Europe
- 3-5 years in a managerial/leadership role for a recognized organization
- Experience with product sales
- Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally for short or long duration
- Availability on evenings and weekends
- Passion for Da’wah and Islamic Education
- Exceptional manners, etiquettes and Islamic behavior
Job Skills
- Business-mindedness and persuasiveness
- Visionary and inspirational leadership
- Acumen for coaching and skill development
- Advanced project management
- Strategic, long-term and creative thinking
- Excellent communication – written and verbal
- Ability to advise, lead and report colleagues at all levels
- Flexible approach to the job and its requirements
- Exceptional performance even when under pressure
Email a cover letter, resume and 2 references to jobs@almaghrib.org