Senior Fundraising Insights and Research Manager - World Vision UK

Charisma Charity Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Fundraising Insights and Research Manager. This strategic role involves leading the research function to maximize supporter engagement and enhance campaign performance. Candidates should have significant leadership experience, expertise in donor segmentation, and strong technical skills in CRM systems. This flexible, hybrid role offers part or full-time options.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in research, data analysis, or fundraising insight.
• Proven ability to communicate complex insights clearly.
• Strong technical skills including data compliance (GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead the research and insight function to maximize supporter engagement.
• Develop new supporter segmentation strategies.
• Transform data into clear strategies for campaign performance.

Skills

Leadership in research and data analysis

Expertise in donor segmentation

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Technical skills in CRM systems

Passion for innovation

Tools

Salesforce

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are thrilled to be partnering once again with World Vision UK. As a global Christian humanitarian organisation, World Vision is devoted to tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice, empowering children, families, and communities to thrive. With a commitment to faith in action, they bring transformation to the most vulnerable – driven by God’s unconditional love and compassion.

We’re now seeking an experienced and visionary Interim Senior Fundraising Insights and Research Manager to cover the postholder’s maternity leave. This is a strategic, high-impact role for a data-driven leader who can unlock insight to maximise supporter engagement and drive income growth. You’ll shape and lead the research and insight function, transforming data into clear strategies that sharpen targeting, deepen donor relationships, and enhance campaign performance.

You’ll also lead the development of new supporter segmentation strategies, harness technology to improve CRM systems, and play a key role in World Vision’s ambitious plans to scale Child Sponsorship. From AI-driven analytics to performance dashboards and predictive modelling – this is a hands‑on role where your insights will directly fuel mission impact.

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience in research, data analysis, or fundraising insight, ideally within the non-profit or digital fundraising space.
• Expertise in donor segmentation, data-driven decision-making, and fundraising analytics.
• Proven ability to lead a team, communicate complex insights clearly, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong technical skills including CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), data compliance (GDPR), and advanced Excel capabilities.
• A passion for innovation – with an eye on emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and automation tools.

This is a unique opportunity for a practising Christian professional to lead with purpose. You’ll join a passionate, faith-led team committed to transforming lives and championing the wellbeing of the world’s most vulnerable children.

This role is subject to a basic DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

Applications should include your CV and a supporting statement.

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact our Operations Teams separately on [e-mail]. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with World Vision’s mission and values.

Contract & Hours: Interim, 12-month maternity cover. Part or full-time considered, World Vision are open to flexible working requests for this role.

Location: Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 16 December 2025. As this is an interim role candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. The job could be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.