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CB21, Cambridge (Hybrid)
Circa £24,788 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

The role of the Direct Marketing Executive is a varied one. Working with different teams and suppliers, you will be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns across a range of channels. The Face-to-Face acquisition programme is an evolving one and there is change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas at a fast pace.

As well as running day-to-day activities, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the face-to-face team by ensuring data and supporter engagement processes are running smoothly across campaigns. Alongside this, they will ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice is top of the agenda.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we are looking for someone with the desire and self-motivation to learn and develop, and the drive and passion to change the future for those affected by dementia. The successful candidate will be able to show this, be collaborative and enthusiastic, want to learn and develop, and be keen to get involved with the activities of the team right away.  You’ll be part of a team that works across multiple face-to-face fundraising channels; speaking to a range of audiences with one theme in common, compelling people to support our work and bring about life-changing dementia treatments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management

· Support with planning and delivery of face-to-face fundraising campaigns across a range of products and channels including Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving

· Work with others in the team to conduct mystery shopping, shadowing and call listening to measure fundraising quality and ensure compliance.

· Liaise with designers, printers, agencies, and fulfilment houses.

· Support the day-to-day management of fundraising agencies and suppliers, ensuring relationships are effective and productive.

· Assist in the production and delivery of motivating fundraiser training that ensures quality, compliant fundraising.

· Support in recommendations for change and refinement across the direct marketing programme.

 

Finance & Reporting

· Weekly campaign tracking and reporting

· Administer the recording, reconciliation, and processing of invoices

 

Other duties

· Tracking and evaluating competitor and industry trends, collaborating with the other Direct Marketing Executive to provide recommendations to the wider team for potential improvements and testing opportunities.

· Keep up to date with developments in face-to-face fundraising, direct marketing and sector regulation.

· Proof-read direct marketing materials and collateral.

· Regularly attend, support, and contribute to meetings and events.

· Ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice.

· Keep up to date with dementia news, research developments and the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK and consider the impact on campaigns.

 

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Experience of using Microsoft packages; particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

· Proof reading.

· Administrative experience.

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

· Willingness to collaborate and work closely with other departments and external suppliers.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.

· Strong team player and self-motivator.

· Strong focus on results and continuous improvement.

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £24,788 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

Please note that the salary for this role does not currently meet the minimum salary threshold required by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As a result, visa sponsorship may only be available to candidates who qualify as a "new entrant" under the Skilled Worker regulations.

This may include individuals who are under 26 years of age, switching from a UK Student or Graduate visa (where eligible), undertaking postdoctoral research, or working towards a recognised professional qualification, registration, or chartered status. Sponsorship may also be available where another applicable legal exception to the minimum salary requirements applies.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above, we are unfortunately unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. We would encourage candidates to review the UKVI eligibility requirements carefully before applying.

 About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trialsthat slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Application resources
Organisation
Alzheimer's Research UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 01 September 2026
Closing date: 13 September 2026 at 15:24
Job ref: ALZ1231163
Tags: Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Service, Content Writing / Copywriting, Dementia, Entry level / Graduate, Individual Giving

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