Supporter Journey Manager

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Based in London, with options for homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, parental leave cover

About the role

As a Supporter Journey Manager in the Brand, Marketing and Fundraising Directorate, you will design and lead the implementation and optimisation of multi-channel communication journeys to reach, engage, convert, and retain audiences. You will be responsible for managing a small team, working collaboratively across the organisation to apply a test-and-learn approach by continually reviewing and improving touchpoints and end-to-end journeys. You will help the organisation visualise journeys from the audience's perspective, monitor and report on performance, and plan and optimise efforts in pursuit of Crisis’ vision to end homelessness.

As a bold and impactful leader, you will design and develop multi-channel audience journeys, across touchpoints, to achieve objectives across the charity. You will collaborate with data, insight, and evaluation teams to ensure Crisis leverages insight and analysis to maximise supporter engagement and realise income potential. As a champion of audience voices and working equitably you will advance the organisation’s strategic goal to become more audience-led in its vision as it grows support, in all its forms, and communities committed to ending homelessness.

About you

• Proven experience in establishing and managing successful customer experience (CX) functions, from journey design to development and optimisation.

• Equally comfortable with the details of systems and data, while maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture and end-to-end experiences.

• Results-focused, with experience in setting up measurement frameworks and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

• Background in customer experience, email and/or direct marketing, with practiced expertise in working within a devolved operating model environment.

• Influential leader, skilled in convening and facilitating meetings and workshops with senior stakeholders to drive decisions and outcomes.

• Proactive and inclusive leader with the ability to unify diverse disciplines and cross-functional teams toward common goals and shared priorities.

• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a vision to end homelessness.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 23 February 2025 23:55

Interview process: Competency tasked interview with presentation task.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 4 March 2025 at our offices in London, E1.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.   

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094