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We are working with a lovely charity client who are looking for an Interim Acquisition Lead to join their team on a part time basis (3 days per week) for an initial 3 month contract.
This is a key role leading supporter acquisition for a well-known charity. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and delivering strategies to bring in new donors and grow income.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and deliver the charity's supporter acquisition strategy.
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Manage a large budget
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Oversee and deliver high-performing acquisition campaigns across various channels (DRTV, Digital, OOH, inserts, press, direct mail, and direct dialogue).
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Develop and enhance acquisition propositions and donor products.
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Manage relationships with external agencies.
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Lead and develop the Acquisition team.
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Ensure all acquisition activity is underpinned by robust analysis and insight.
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Ensure all acquisition activity adheres to best practice and regulatory standards.
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Foster a collaborative working culture across the fundraising and communications directorates.
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Stay up to date with emerging trends and innovations in the charity sector.
Person Specifications:
Essential:
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Extensive experience in Individual Giving acquisition at a senior level, managing multi-million-pound investment budgets.
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Proven expertise in multi-channel direct response fundraising, including DRTV, digital, direct mail, and direct dialogue.
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Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management, forecasting, and investment decision-making.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
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Exceptional relationship management skills, with experience managing external agencies and key stakeholders.
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Data-driven approach with a strong understanding of fundraising performance metrics, analytics, and insight-led decision-making.
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Experience working cross-functionally with retention, stewardship, and legacy teams to align acquisition with long-term donor value.
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A demonstrable passion for fundraising.
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Significant experience in at least two of the three following areas – F2F (or D2D), Telemarketing, digital, TV & other media.
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Able to create and implement strategic plans.
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Experience of successfully managing staff, particularly Direct Marketing professionals or face to face programme managers.
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Ability to inspire innovation and creativity within a team.
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Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and requirements of the fundraising regulator code of practice.
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Experience of sourcing, contracting and managing a range of agency partners.
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Excellent numerical skills with the ability to understand financial information and manage budgets.
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Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present discuss and explain issues in a clear and persuasive manner.
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Substantial experience of managing large scale media campaigns – DRTV, press, inserts, digital.
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Experience of commissioning and approving creative work across a range of channels.
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Experience of managing substantial budgets.
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Understanding of and commitment to the aims and objectives of the organisation.
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Commitment to equal opportunities.
What’s on Offer:
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£200 - £300 per day
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Part-time opportunity (3 days per week)
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A flexible working set up, remote with occasional travel to London (1 day per week in office)
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A 3-month contract
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our website.
The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Financial Accountant
(HEO)
£35,175 - £39,480 (National)
plus an Accountancy Allowance of £5,000 pa (Fully Qualified) or £2,500 (Part Qualified)
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
The responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:
- Support the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts
- Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records including preparation and monitoring of Statement of Financial Position reconciliations and accrual and other journals
- Monitor the effectiveness of key controls including those operated by outsourced service providers
- Prepare tax returns to deadlines including monthly VAT return and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
- Support the delivery of internal and external audits including provision of fully supporting and signposted evidence, monitoring of requests and responding to auditors in a timely way
- Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function
- Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change
Key Skills & Experience
- Good experience of financial accounting, ideally within a public sector context
- Good knowledge and experience of VAT
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
- Ability to seek out new information and self-develop
- Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
