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Senior Marketing Officer – Retention & Engagement
Contract type: Permanent | Full Time
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £41,325 per year with excellent benefits
We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
Our Supporter Marketing team is a dynamic group of creative and data-driven marketers responsible for a broad spectrum of activity—from brand and digital marketing to retention and engagement stewardship. The Retention & Engagement side focuses on cultivating long-term relationships with over 700,000 existing supporters, managing a substantial £34 million income stream.
About the role
As our Senior Marketing Officer, you will play a vital role working across our full portfolio of activity to build brand love and loyalty. You will provide expert project management to ensure high-quality delivery, moving flexibly between stewardship initiatives and income-driving campaigns.
In this role, you will:
- End-to-End Campaign Delivery: Directly oversee the management and delivery of key appeals and stewardship communications, including Direct Mail, email marketing, and telemarketing.
- Operational Excellence: Work closely with Supporter Operations and Performance teams to ensure accurate campaign coding, data processes, and effective fulfilment.
- Performance Monitoring & Evaluation: Set up effective results monitoring to ensure data is utilised to maximise income and engagement.
- Innovation & Support: Adopt an innovative 'test to learn' methodology and provide proactive project support across both stewardship and income portfolios to meet evolving team priorities.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and safeguarding
To be successful, you will need:
- Direct Marketing Expertise: A successful track record in planning and executing multi-channel supporter campaigns (specifically Direct Mail, Email, and Telemarketing).
- Project & Agency Management: Strong organisational skills with experience in managing complex projects and coordinating creative and print/fulfilment partners.
- Data-Driven Mindset: Experience in monitoring and evaluating campaign performance against KPIs to provide actionable recommendations.
- Collaborative & Flexible Approach: Exceptional ability to collaborate and move flexibly between different portfolios and team structures.
- Supporter-First Mindset: A good understanding of marketing principles and the importance of planning supporter journeys to foster loyalty.
Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM UK time on Friday, 15th May. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Registered Charity
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Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Thank you!
Position: Operations Officer
Location: London or Bath, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Salary range: £30,000-40,000
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Applications: Please apply here by 25 May
About EJF
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) exists to protect the natural world and uphold our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change.
EJF is a global non-profit driven by a powerful belief: that environmental protection and human rights are inseparable. Through courageous field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.
Our campaigns span four deeply interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and journalists. From illegal fishing and forced labour to deforestation, land grabs, and climate displacement, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.
EJF is an international organisation with a diverse team working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future. Join us.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an operations professional who shares EJF’s commitment to environmental justice and is ready to take on real responsibility across a fast-growing global non-profit organisation.
As Operations Officer, you will play a hands-on role in keeping EJF's international operations running smoothly across 16 countries on four continents, with a particular focus on our five European offices.
Your remit will be broad. From ensuring offices function efficiently and IT systems operate safely, to providing HR support to line managers and coordinating across teams in multiple time zones, no two days will look the same. Over time, you will develop a working knowledge of the full operational landscape of an international NGO, building skills and experience across functions that few comparable roles can offer.
You will bring at least three years of experience in an operations, coordination, or administrative role, ideally in an international or multi-site environment. You will also have strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
This is a role for someone who takes pride in getting things right, thrives on variety, and wants to contribute meaningfully to an organisation working on some of the most urgent environmental and human rights issues of our time.
Key responsibilities
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Operations, Systems & IT Support: This includes user onboarding; troubleshooting technical issues with our hardware or software (calling in external support when needed); managing access and settings; and supporting digital security procedures.
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HR & People: This includes implementing recruitment and induction processes; maintaining staff records and ensuring timely staff reports and appraisals; supporting effective transactional HR services across European offices; and answering ad hoc staff queries.
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Office management: The role will ensure that offices in the UK, Belgium, France, Germany and Spain run efficiently and provide staff with excellent places to work and collaborate.
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General Administration & Organisational Support: This will include managing shared inboxes and calendars; supporting significant procurements and associated financial processes; maintaining institutional registrations and log-ins with relevant entities; implementing systems and processes across the team as required; organising all-staff and management team meetings; and providing ad hoc support for events and other administrative tasks.
Essential skills and experience
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Demonstrable commitment to EJF's vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
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At least three years’ experience in an operations, coordination, or administrative role, ideally within an international or multi-site environment.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver consistently to deadlines.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, partners and suppliers across diverse cultures and time zones.
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Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information, including HR and personnel matters.
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A proactive, hands-on, problem-solving mindset, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.
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Confident IT user, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
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A team player who collaborates effectively across functions, geographies and time zones, and who is comfortable supporting colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
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Fluency in English.
Desirable skills and experience
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Experience working across more than one operational discipline (HR, IT, facilities, finance).
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Professional-level French, German or Spanish.
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Experience working in a non-profit, international NGO or other mission-driven organisation.
We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental and human rights sectors to apply. If you believe you would be a great fit but don’t meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding package designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and professional growth:
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22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
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Private healthcare package.
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Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
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Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.
Application process
To apply, please complete the application form here. This includes:
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A personal statement outlining your suitability for the role (max 2 pages)
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Your CV (max 2 pages)
The deadline for applications is 25 May.
Interview processes for different roles will vary, but is likely to include three stages: a short screening call, a panel interview with a task relevant to the role, and a final interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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The Community Manager role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of HMC's Wednesday Service, including the management of all volunteers involved in the delivery of the service and oversight of our popular Holistic Advocacy service, delivered by volunteers.
This is a new post which recognises the importance of our Wednesday Service and the focus and resources required to deliver it effectively, whilst also recognising and seeking to empower the vital role our volunteers play in sustaining and enriching our services.
Please review the full Job Description & Person Specification for details of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.