Job Description
About the role
The Housing Programme Senior Officer will lead the delivery of NZF’s Housing Partnerships Programme (HPP) pilot, supporting Muslims facing housing insecurity across the UK. This role combines programme coordination with frontline grant administration, ensuring housing support is delivered with care, efficiency and Sharia compliance.
You will manage housing partnerships, oversee reporting and budgets, and provide direct support to applicants. You’ll also help demonstrate the real impact of Zakat through a partnership-based housing support model.
Key responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day delivery of the HPP pilot and ensure milestones are met
* Assess applications and issue Zakat-compliant housing grants
* Provide empathetic, non-judgemental support to applicants
* Manage relationships with housing partners and local services
* Monitor programme data and contribute to reporting and evaluation
* Manage the pilot budget (c. £140k) and process partner invoices
* Ensure safeguarding, Sharia and data protection standards are upheld
About you
* Experience in programme coordination, casework or grants administration
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Comfortable working with partners and supporting people in need
* Able to manage budgets, reporting and compliance requirements
* Interest in housing, homelessness or poverty-related work
Why work with NZF?
* Flexible working
* Ethical pension
* Health cash plan (Medicash)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Days off for religious holidays
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