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It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do.

The Stroke Association believe that everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. Operating throughout the UK,  the charity provides support services to everyone affected by stroke, including families and carers. The charity raises awareness of stroke and campaign for better emergency, rehabilitation and support services. They also invest in stroke research to help reduce the incidence of stroke, to find the best treatment and long-term care and improve quality of life for stroke survivors.

We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual giving acquisition expert to join the Growth and Acquisition within Mass Engagement. You will be joining the Stroke Association at an exciting and important moment as they continue to develop, diversify and significantly build our individual donor bases and income.

As Supporter Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Acquiring new supporters at scale in order to grow income across our cash, regular giving and lottery programmes
• Testing, validating and optimising propositions across a broad range of products and channels
• Playing a key role in the strategic evolution of the Acquisition programme as the charity continue to develop, diversify and significantly build our individual donor bases and associated income

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Multi-year budget development, planning and forecasting
• Line management experience or support of a peer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Passionate about supporting the Stroke Association

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%
• Cashback and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24-hour doctor phoneline service, around the clock support through their counselling line, and face-to-face counselling if required