Supporter Acquisition Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as Supporter Acquisition Manager where you will play a key role in driving impactful recruitment campaigns. This position requires strategic thinking, project management expertise, and a passion for fundraising to help grow the donor base and meet significant fundraising goals.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Disability confident leader scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading cold recruitment campaigns is essential.
• Proven track record in managing budgets and line management.
• Passion for fundraising and donor engagement required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-channel recruitment campaigns across online and offline.
• Manage a seven-figure budget and provide leadership to a team.
• Contribute to annual fundraising target of £50 million.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Direct Marketing Expertise

Campaign Planning

Leadership

Job description

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, with at least 40% of hours worked 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 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 on how to prove your right to work in the UK, please click here. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Note: Any Salvation Army employees under notice of redundancy who apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

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.