Shape the future of the UK’s dedicated Muslim Cancer Support Network by providing critical administrative support. Safeena was created to ensure no Muslim facing cancer feels alone.
As we grow from a volunteer‑led initiative into a professionally governed national organisation, we are recruiting an Administrator who will play a central role in supporting our Head of Transformation and strengthening the foundations of our charity.
Home‑based (UK) with occasional travel
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive and passionate about health equity. You will be at the heart of Safeena’s transformation programme, helping build systems, processes and governance that enable our volunteers, community champions and befriending teams to support Muslims affected by cancer with dignity, compassion and culturally sensitive care.
Why this role matters
Safeena is delivering a major two‑year transformation programme focused on building organisational capacity, strengthening governance, developing a skilled volunteer workforce and expanding cancer awareness activity across mosques and Muslim communities. Your administrative leadership will help ensure Safeena becomes a credible, compliant and high‑performing national charity capable of reaching thousands.
About Safeena
Safeena provides faith‑informed emotional support, peer befriending, bereavement support, cancer literacy education, and culturally sensitive volunteer services. Our work is rooted in sincerity (ikhlas), accountability, service (khidma) and compassion, ensuring every individual receives care that respects their faith, culture and dignity.
Key Responsibilities
Inbox & Communication Management
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Manage and triage the Head of Transformation and Hello inboxes
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Draft responses, prioritise actions and maintain professional communication with partners and volunteers
Meetings & Coordination
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Organise meetings, workshops and community sessions
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Prepare agendas, papers and pre‑reads
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Take accurate minutes and maintain action logs
Documentation & Governance
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Format and proofread reports, papers and presentations
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Maintain project documentation and support governance processes
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Assist with board and steering group preparation
Project Administration
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Maintain project documentation
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Support reporting, monitoring and data collection
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Assist with onboarding and close‑down of project activities
General Administrative Duties
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Diary coordination, travel arrangements and basic financial admin
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Maintain confidentiality and uphold Safeena’s safeguarding standards
Person Specification
Essential
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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Experience managing inboxes, documentation and meeting coordination
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information
Desirable
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Experience in healthcare, charity or transformation settings
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Understanding of culturally competent or faith‑informed support environments
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.
What you’ll do
Reports to: Fundraising Manager
Location: Remote, with occasional travel for funder and staff meetings 4-5 times a year
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants for core costs and projects. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also have the opportunity to shape the early development of our strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy and contribute to this work into the future.
This is a key role in IPSEA’s fundraising strategy and will help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services.
If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Healthcare cash plan
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time).
To apply
Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 October 2026.
First-round interviews: on 16 October in London, with second-round interviews (online) in the week commencing 19 October 2026.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.