Supporter Acquisition Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is looking for a passionate Supporter Acquisition Manager to drive strategic recruitment campaigns and grow their donor base. Your expertise in direct marketing will be pivotal in achieving the annual fundraising targets. Work closely with senior management to deliver impactful results in a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multi-channel recruitment campaigns.
• Ability to manage a significant budget and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of impactful recruitment campaigns.
• Oversee strategic focus and effectiveness of direct marketing efforts.
• Manage a seven-figure expenditure budget.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Direct marketing expertise

Donor engagement

Job description

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Client:

The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working at least 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 online and offline media, ensuring strategic focus and effectiveness. Additionally, you’ll manage a seven-figure expenditure budget and provide leadership through 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. 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.