Supporter Acquisition Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Supporter Acquisition Manager, driving impactful direct marketing campaigns to help grow a donor base. This strategic role involves overseeing significant budgets and collaborating with the Individual Giving Section to achieve fundraising targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading cold recruitment campaigns.
• Expertise in direct marketing and donor engagement.
• Ability to manage substantial budgets and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-channel recruitment campaigns to grow the donor base.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of direct marketing strategies.
• Manage a seven-figure budget and provide leadership to team members.

Skills

Direct Marketing

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Job description

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The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week - working a minimum of 40% across each month at our London Headquarters

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Are you a strategic thinker and dynamic project manager with expertise in direct marketing? Join The Salvation Army as a Supporter Acquisition Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering impactful recruitment campaigns that drive our mission forward!

About the Role:

As part of the Individual Giving Section (IGS) within our Fundraising Department, you'll work closely with the Assistant Head of Individual Giving to help grow our donor base and contribute to an annual fundraising target of £50 million in unrestricted income.

In this role, you’ll act as a direct marketing subject matter expert, leading cold recruitment campaigns and shaping new products and acquisition streams. You'll oversee the planning and delivery of multi-channel campaigns across both online and offline media, ensuring strategic focus and effectiveness. Additionally, you’ll manage a seven-figure expenditure budget and provide leadership through the line management of a Supporter Acquisition Officer or Executive.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and possess the skills to drive donor engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.