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UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Marketing Manager.
As a Marketing Manager at UNICEF UK, you will play an integral role in delivery of marketing campaigns and developments in our multi-disciplinary marketing teams. You will work on a range of channels, products and campaigns. You will have excellent applied knowledge of core marketing practices such as media planning, ad tech, content development, supporter journey development and testing and measurement.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 10am, 12 June 2025.
Interview date: 24 & 25 June 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.



We’re looking for a strategic and imaginative Senior Marketing Manager to lead national brand awareness campaigns that spark public interest and grow support for our vital work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but ambitious charity at a pivotal time, helping us build national visibility and grow our supporter base through bold, insight-led brand storytelling. You’ll play a central leadership role in building national awareness and expanding our supporter base through powerful media campaigns.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and working in conjunction with our Director of Fundraising, you’ll spearhead the development and delivery of high-impact, multi-channel campaigns across TV, print, digital, and Out of Home advertising. You’ll have the creative freedom to bring your vision to life — and the platform to shape how our brand connects with people across the UK.
With a significant budget and scope to innovate, this role offers the chance for you to make your mark, by developing creative ideas and emotionally engaging narratives that inspire people to engage with our work.
We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
- Substantial experience of leading mass-market marketing campaigns with national reach.
- A deep understanding and knowledge of brand-building through emotional storytelling and integrated media.
- Experience of developing and delivering effective marketing strategies.
- Experience of managing creative and media agencies to deliver impactful campaigns.
- Excellent planning, budget management and evaluation skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of audience insight, brand tracking, and campaign optimisation.
- A meticulous eye for detail.
The salary for this position will be between £48,000.00 - £58,000.00 per annum depending on experience. This is a full-time post at 36 hours per week and will be offered on a permanent basis. We understand the importance of offering our staff flexibility, we can therefore offer part time hours from 0.8 FTE. Alternatively, we can offer compressed hours to suit your personal circumstances.
We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.
We welcome applications from individuals from minoritised groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re seeking a creative, dynamic and well-organised individual to lead on commercial event activity at Bradford Cathedral and support our broader public programming across music, arts & education – as well as our fundraising efforts. This role will also involve promoting the Cathedral to raise our profile and generate increased income through a multi-channel approach to marketing.
Bradford Cathedral stands on a site that has been a place of Christian worship for over 1,400 years – an ancient, sacred space for prayer and worship in the heart of Bradford city centre. We also attract many visitors from all over the UK and abroad who come to explore the history of this ancient building. As a venue, we offer a very special setting for all kinds of events including; concerts, music recitals, exhibitions, theatre and film. The Cathedral is a busy and exciting place to work and you will be joining us at an exciting time in our development as we continue to deliver on a new vision and strategy, and play an important part in Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture 2025.
As Events & Marketing Manager, you will have the opportunity to help realise the full legacy potential of City of Culture. So, if you’re looking for a creative role in a creative place; a role that you can make your own, working collaboratively with a talented and supportive team in a unique environment we’d love to hear from you.
Application deadline: Monday 23rd June 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
The Marketing Manager will lead the delivery of high-impact, multi-channel campaigns that enhance engagement, drive fundraising initiatives, and strengthen support for our mission: to provide life-long, life-changing support, employment and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families.
As we mark our 140th anniversary, this is a pivotal time for the Marketing Manager to lead a team of four marketing specialists to drive impactful campaigns and amplify the Charity’s presence across multiple platforms. You will work closely with programme managers across the business to identify marketing needs and opportunities, while working with the wider MarComms department to develop and deliver marketing campaigns, advise on the most effective delivery channels, and propose ways of enhancing the Forces Employment Charity presence.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please see the Charity website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Tuesday 9 June 2025
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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Join Our Team – Marketing Manager at The Bike Project
The Bike Project is proud to have a vibrant and diverse community of supporters, including trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partners, and countless dedicated individuals who donate their bikes, time, and money—or buy bikes from us. Our supporters are the heartbeat of our organisation, and we’re passionate about growing this community, keeping them engaged, and ensuring they see the real impact of their support.
This role is central to making that happen. As the leader of our Marketing function, you’ll play a vital role in raising both the profile and income of The Bike Project. Our income streams are broad—ranging from trusts and grants to corporate partnerships, events, bike sales, and generous one-off and regular donations from individuals and major donors.
The Marketing team underpins all of this by supporting our fundraising efforts with compelling ideas, content creation, design materials, social media, website management, and media opportunities.
A key part of this role involves collecting and sharing powerful stories that showcase the real impact of our work. To do this effectively, the Marketing Manager and Executive will work closely with our programme and delivery teams, as well as with the people at the heart of our mission—our bike recipients.
As a small and agile charity, we thrive on creativity and are quick to implement fresh ideas. You’ll have the chance to witness the tangible difference your work makes through regular donation sessions at our London and Birmingham workshops.
At The Bike Project, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
· Extended family leave
· 25 days of annual leave (increasing with each year of service)
· Access to the Reward Hub
· An Employee Assistance Programme
· A pilot scheme for a nine-day fortnight currently underway
We ask that the post holder is available to work two to three days per week from our office, workshop, or at in-person meetings.
We warmly welcome applications from disabled and global majority candidates, as well as individuals with lived experience of the refugee or asylum system.
Closing date: 12 June 11:00pm
Interviews scheduled for 18/19 June
Please send us a CV and a cover letter no longer than two pages.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Marketing Manager at CBM UK is a vital role and has responsibility for delivering CBM UKs digital and direct marketing plans to engage and inspire individual supporters and churches to support the work of CBM.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing, as part of the Public Fundraising team, the role holder will be responsible for the management and development of two Marketing Officers. Through digital and direct marketing, the Public Fundraising team are responsible for raising over £3m of unrestricted income from cultivation, acquisition, mid-value donors, regular giving, legacies and churches.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising campaign management (40%)
Manage the effective implementation of the annual public fundraising plan, ensuring that all activity is of a high standard, and delivered on time and to budget:
a. Oversee cultivation fundraising appeals primarily carried out through direct mail and email, leading on the continued development of mass fundraising to engage both existing and potential supporters, including high donors, regular givers and church communities.
b. Manage and develop CBM UKs donor acquisition activity in collaboration with the Marketing Officer (Acquisition), using channels such as social media, magazine inserts, press advertising, email and telephone.
c. Oversee the delivery of CBM UKs legacy and in-memoriam giving plans and campaigns.
d. Identify and consider new income streams and broaden the channels used currently for direct response campaigns to reach an agreed balance of long-term value versus risk.
Digital marketing (40%)
Grow digital engagement and income from new and existing supporters:
a. Lead on Pay Per Click strategy, including agency management and development of internal capabilities.
b. Oversee CBM UK’s paid social media activity.
c. Collaborate with the Communications Team to optimise the performance (traffic and income) of fundraising pages, including appeal and donation pages, churches and community, legacy, and in memoriam giving. Ensuring fundraising pages on the CBM website are engaging to existing and new audiences and where appropriate, utilising Search Engine Optimisation tools where appropriate.
d. Explore and make use of new and existing digital platforms and partners, such as Dataro and SEMrush, while promoting a culture of testing, innovation and learning within the digital space.
Leadership and people management (10%)
a. Support and inspire direct reports in line with CBM UK’s staff management policies and procedures. Ensure team members are appropriately trained, briefed and motivated to achieve their objectives and meet targets and recruit to posts where relevant. Regular 121s and appraisal reviews.
Planning and reporting (10%)
a. Monitor and report on fundraising appeals, identifying opportunities for future testing and optimisation, and contribute to the creation of annual planning, budgeting, and the setting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
b. Work closely with the Data and Insight team to ensure strong joint working on technical solutions related to campaign analysis, tracking and insights across digital systems, such as the website, donation platform and CRM (Salesforce).
c. Plan, deliver and report on campaigns/projects within an agreed budget.
Other
a. Ensure the consistent use of CBMs brand, key messages and style guide across all fundraising activities.
b. Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to direct marketing, including Fundraising Regulator guidance, and Data Protection legal requirements (GDPR and PECR).
c. Collaborate with colleagues across CBM UK and the CBM Global Federation, to support integrated and partnership based working.
d. Help foster a positive and inclusive culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of CBM, and promoting positive working and innovation.
e. Be willing to work occasionally outside normal office hours and to travel in the UK and internationally if required.
f. Ensuring that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications.
g. Undertake other duties as required by the Head of Marketing and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications.
For full details download the Recruitment Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies.
The DEC launches appeals when there is a humanitarian emergency of such magnitude to warrant a national UK response, with most DEC funds being raised over an intensive two-week period following a disaster. DEC fundraising appeals benefit from the combined expertise of our member agencies, resulting in wide-reaching appeals across high-profile TV, radio, and an increasing number of digital channels.
Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, the Direct Marketing Manager (Retention) is responsible for shaping and delivering new and existing supporter journeys for DEC individual, community and legacy donors, and leading a programme of improvement across all major contact points between the DEC and the public.
As Direct Marketing Manager (Retention), you will:
- Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies, including the refreshing, implementation and analysis of DEC’s segmentation, in order to maximise future income and continually improve the retention of individual supporters for future emergency appeals
- Lead on the production of retention and reporting back materials for individual and community supporters
- Manage the development and maintenance of specific supporter journeys
- Develop and oversee the materials and supporter positioning for a light-touch and mainly reactive legacy marketing programme for the DEC
Person specification:
- Strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor retention, with demonstrable knowledge of donor motivations, managing donor relationships, and direct marketing techniques such as direct mail, email, SMS and SMS content management systems
- A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income and retention of a charity’s individual supporters
- A key driver for success in this role is the ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines
- Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget
- Ideally you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector
PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid working role, where there is a compulsory 2-week office attendance during an appeal (meals provided). Therefore, this role is suitable for those living within a commutable distance to DEC's Angel, London office.
Employee benefits include:
- Annual leave starts at 25 days plus bank holidays, rising after 3 & 5 years service
- Employer pension contribution of 8%, post probation
- Health Cash Plan
- Life insurance (3 x annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay - currently 4 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay [increases with length of service] to a maximum of 12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay
- Enhanced maternity leave - currently 18 weeks at full pay
In the first instance, please submit a copy of your latest CV. It is NOT necessary to submit a cover letter - support with formal application will be provided to suitable applicants, including cover letter guidance.
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Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days
Location: London, Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £28,000 per annum + London Weighting Allowance (LWA) £3,954
Closing Date: Monday 9 June 2025
Interview Date: 20, 23 & 24 June 2025
Are you a Marketing Officer who’s passionate about storytelling, skilled in digital content, and ready to make a difference for pets and people across the UK? If so, we’re looking for a creative and driven Marketing Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team at Blue Cross
More about the role
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you'll help plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns, including TV and digital – that raise awareness of our work and inspire people to get involved.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external agencies to develop engaging assets, particularly video, that reflect our brand and messaging across paid and owned media. From concept to execution, you’ll play a key role in ensuring campaigns are consistent, impactful and insight driven.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal creative teams, external agencies, and production partners to develop digital assets (including video) that support integrated TV and digital campaigns.
- Generate ideas and write briefs for content aligned with the marketing plan, brand guidelines, and communication objectives.
- Attend and contribute to video shoots, ensuring content aligns with briefs and storyboards.
- Work with the Social Media team to align organic and paid messaging and repurpose assets across channels.
- Monitor engagement and performance of paid digital content, making adjustments where needed.
- Report on the effectiveness of campaigns, capturing insights to inform future activity.
- Keep up to date with marketing trends, especially in video, to maintain content relevance and impact.
- Ensure all creative outputs align with brand guidelines.
- Build strong working relationships across teams, including frontline services, to support content creation.
About you
As the Marketing Officer, you will be a confident communicator, creative thinker and skilled project manager with a passion for digital marketing. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well with stakeholders at all levels, and bring strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Proven experience in developing digital content, including video, for marketing plans.
- Creative, with experience in building effective content against different target audiences that will engage, inform and convert.
- Experience of delivering campaigns across various social and digital advertising platforms (eg Facebook Ads, Google Ads, YouTube Ads).
- Demonstrable understanding of brand and its importance.
- Experience of working in cross functional teams and with marketing agencies.
- Understanding of metrics and ways to measure the impact of activity undertaken.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- A marketing or videography qualification.
- Experience of working with video editing software/production tools.
- Experience of working with not-for-profit organisations.
- Experience of working with animals in video shoots.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Monday 9 June 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be the marketing force behind a cultural renaissance at one of the North West's most beloved theatres?
This is a moment of reinvention and reconnection for Oldham Coliseum. They're building a theatre without walls - creating extraordinary experiences in theatres, parks, high streets and hearts. We need a talented and imaginative Marketing Manager to join them on the journey.
Location: Hybrid - Oldham office space, theatre and home
Contract: Permanent, 3 or 4 days per week
Salary: £35k FTE
Benefits: 30 days (including bank) and 3% employer pension contribution
Culture: Based on trust - grown-up, flexible and values-led
This is no ordinary marketing role.
You'll be part of a cultural reawakening, leading on campaigns that bring diverse audiences to theatrical experiences across Oldham. As a senior member of a small but mighty team, you'll champion the Coliseum's story through strategic, data-driven campaigns, compelling content and strong media relationships.
We don't expect you to come with it all.
But, we do need someone with solid marketing foundations and creative flair - someone excited by audience insight and the power of digital. You'll be trusted to shape voice, connect with new and existing communities, and play a vital role in driving income that fuels artistic vision and strengthens operational capacity.
About the role
You'll work closely with the CEO and creative team to lead multi-channel campaigns for original and visiting productions, manage digital presence, and produce engaging content across copy, imagery and video.
As the marcomms lead, you'll be a relationship-builder at heart. You'll forge meaningful connections with press, audiences and key stakeholders, to elevate Oldham Coliseum's profile and reach.
The role includes line management of a Marketing Assistant - ideal if you're ready to step into or build on leadership experience.
About you
We're looking for a passionate marketeer who is:
- Experienced in delivering creative, effective marketing campaigns
- Skilled in creating high-quality content for web, email and social media
- Data-informed and audience-focused
- A natural collaborator, energised by teamwork
- Positive and adaptable, ready to grow with the role
Experience in the arts or a creative setting is a plus, but not essential. What matters most is your drive to inspire audiences and bring the Coliseum's vision to life.
If you're someone who thrives in a high-autonomy, high-impact role and believes in the power of theatre to connect communities - then we want to hear from you.
How to apply
Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile as the first step. If your experience meets the brief, then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.
Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 5th June
Interview dates to be confirmed soon.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
As the Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition, you will be at the forefront of their Individual Giving team. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape and execute innovative campaigns that will recruit new supporters and enhance donor engagement. You will have the autonomy to lead a dynamic team, manage high-impact projects, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the success of the fundraising initiatives.
Job title: Direct Marketing Manager
Charity: Health
Salary: £44,400 - £48,500
Location: London with hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Supporter Acquisition Programme: Oversee donor recruitment with a focus on quality, compliance, and a diverse programme mix.
- Develop and Implement Strategy: Create an annual plan of acquisition activities, monitor campaign results, and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with fundraising and data teams to develop new supporter products and optimise existing programmes.
- Manage Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies and suppliers, ensuring effective project management and performance reviews.
- Financial Oversight: Prepare and manage budgets, produce financial reports, and forecast income and expenditure.
- Performance Management: Implement a performance culture, ensuring regular reviews and development meetings.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Significant experience in direct marketing within a fundraising programme, managing digital campaigns, and using fundraising databases.
- Proven track record in leading revenue-generating teams and delivering successful new products to market.
- Strong strategic analysis, creative thinking, and excellent IT skills.
- Advanced knowledge of digital and social media analytics tools, and the ability to build and manage relationships effectively.
- A deep understanding of fundraising methodologies, industry best practices, and developments in the non-profit sector.
If you are passionate about fundraising and have the skills and experience to lead impactful acquisition strategies, this role is for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies.
The DEC launches appeals when there is a humanitarian emergency of such magnitude to warrant a national UK response, with most DEC funds being raised over an intensive two-week period following a disaster. DEC fundraising appeals benefit from the combined expertise of our member agencies, resulting in wide-reaching appeals across high-profile TV, radio, and an increasing number of digital channels.
Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, the Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) is responsible for delivering key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters or emergencies. You will work with key suppliers and agencies to implement the offline marketing campaign (e.g. press, outdoor, DRTV and direct mail), and the Public Fundraising team to utilise a large database of supporters for communication by email, SMS, and direct mail. You will identify new fundraising channels and ideas for increasing the impact of income generation.
As Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition), you will:
- Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies
- Implement the direct marketing strategies during each appeal with income maximisation and supporter acquisition as the key focus
- Manage the capturing and analysis of results to ensure channel optimisation between appeals
- Lead the benchmarking process of DEC Member Agency fundraising performance
- Line manage one Direct Marketing Officer
Person specification:
- Strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition, with technical marketing expertise across a range of direct marketing channels and demonstrable knowledge of offline marketing techniques in press, outdoor, direct mail and telephone
- A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income
- A key driver for success in this role is the ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines
- Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget
- Ideally, you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector
PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid working role, where there is a compulsory 2-week office attendance during an appeal (meals provided). Therefore, this role is suitable for those living within a commutable distance to DEC's Angel, London office.
Employee benefits include:
- Annual leave starts at 25 days plus bank holidays, rising after 3 & 5 years service
- Employer pension contribution of 8%, post probation
- Health Cash Plan
- Life insurance (3 x annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay - currently 4 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay [increases with length of service] to a maximum of 12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay
- Enhanced maternity leave - currently 18 weeks at full pay
In the first instance, please submit a copy of your latest CV. It is NOT necessary to submit a cover letter - support with formal application will be provided to suitable applicants, including cover letter guidance.
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The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Direct Marketing Manager’ to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
The Direct Marketing Manager has operational and strategic responsibility in developing and implementing the Islamic Relief UK direct marketing programme. This includes the following key direct marketing channels: Email, SMS, Direct Mail, OOH and DRTV. The postholder will ensure the delivery of cross-channel, high profile and impactful marketing campaigns that drive action and improve supporter retention.
Knowledge, skills and attributes required:
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent standard
- Professional qualification in Marketing
- Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to non-technical management and internal stakeholders
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Commercially aware with good understanding of budget management and ROI
- An aptitude to plan annually, multiple campaigns and activities
- An understanding of marketing and other current marketing trends
- An ability to manage multiple projects
- An understanding of marketing strategy, marketing techniques, and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques
- Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels.
- Excellent project management skills, ability to set goals and manage appropriate activity to achieve them
- Ability to drive creative development and ideas
- Excellent analytical skills with the proven ability to manipulate and interpret information
- Ability to influence and persuade at various levels across the organisation
- Ability to review and evaluate marketing communication activities and identify opportunities for improvements
- Extensive knowledge of marketing principles and techniques – both traditional and digital
- Knowledge of branding and marketing in the INGO sector
- Extensive working knowledge of email marketing platforms
Experience required:
- Production of core marketing collateral including print, digital and audio-visual resources
- Management of integrated campaigns across all direct marketing channels
- Experience of audience profiling and segmentation
- Implementing successful customer/donor journeys across all direct marketing channels
- Raising funds/generating profit across all direct marketing channels
- Demonstrable experience of using email marketing platforms to develop customer journeys, raise funds and drive engagement with customers/donors
- Third sector experience, specifically within a marketing led role
- Experience of influencing and managing a wide range of stakeholders in a complex organisation
- Practical experience of successfully managing marketing budgets, evaluation and monitoring systems
- Proven experience in planning and project management, with the skills to engage colleagues and support at all levels
- Experience of building, developing and managing strategic partnerships with business suppliers (including creative and buying agencies), ensuring development of clear briefs, value-for-money, achievement of results, compliance and commitment to an organisations values and goals
- Experience of working with data management/analysis teams
- Experience of delivering with set budgets and using resources effectively to successfully balance creative aspirations with limited financial and other resources
- A track record of developing innovative marketing campaigns across all media and platforms
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place in mid-July 2025.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About our Marketing & Engagement Team:
At Princess Alice Hospice, the difference you’ll make means more. It means excellent care when it matters most in life. That’s our USP: that Ultimately Satisfying Purpose that comes from knowing that everything you do is making a difference to our patients, their families and friends.
We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your campaign makes to the care we give every day. But big enough and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new media, tools and techniques. All with a professional, experienced team to learn from and learn with.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Campaign Manager to lead, plan, implement and evaluate campaign activity to showcase and promote us as Kingston and Richmond’s local Hospice, helping us to build trust and engagement now and to sustain future decades of community support.
You will lead on gathering insights on these local communities enabling us to create a campaign which resonates with and inspires people to support us, work with us and connect with us. You will collaborate to produce an innovative campaign, using digital and non-digital channels across a range of owned, paid and earned media.
Your success will be measured on results; increased awareness, understanding, engagement and activation that results in raising more income for Princess Alice Hospice. Building relationships with local stakeholders will also be key.
The role will be based at the Hospice but will require you to spend time on a weekly basis in both Kingston and Richmond. There is also some flexibility with regards to hybrid working.
Flexible, between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and/or evening work required. Part-time (minimum 30 hours) will be considered.
About you
You will be an exceptional communicator. You will have experience of managing comprehensive campaigns across a range of media especially in local or community-based campaigns. Your ability to inspire, motivate and mobilise both internal colleagues and potential partners externally will be key. Overall, you will have excellent insight, planning, organisational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and appreciation of copy and production quality issues.
Find your Ultimately Satisfying Purpose. Discover the difference you can be.
The difference is you.
Benefits
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients, their families and our communities, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:
· 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
· Educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
· Free onsite parking
· Subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
· Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
· Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme
· Access to our Group Pension Scheme
· Tranquil Hospice grounds
· Wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
How to apply:
If you share our values and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you — even if you’re not sure you meet everything listed.
For further information or queries please contact our People Services Team.
About Princess Alice Hospice:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, South West London and Middlesex.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. We especially welcome applications from people who are disabled, from the LGBTQ+ community, and from underrepresented communities in hospice care.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are an organisation where you can be you.
Please visit our Privacy Notices section of our website to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.
All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We have partnered with our charity client in their search for a Digital Marketing Manager to Join their team for a contract role until December.
Key responsibilities
The Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for leading the development and execution of digital marketing plans that align with the overall digital strategy, driving income and awareness. This will involve working across key moments in the supporter calendar, including cash appeals, product launches, and organisational communications.
A central part of this role is to drive digital marketing in all its forms, from paid search and paid media to email marketing, using data-led insight to deepen supporter relationships and increase online income. The Digital Marketing Manager will also play a key role in connecting teams across the organisation, embedding digital marketing into strategic planning across departments, including fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, developing, and executing digital marketing campaigns on time, within budget, and aligned with acquisition and revenue targets.
- Driving income, strong traffic, engagement, and supporter conversion across priority campaigns through paid media, paid search, and email marketing.
- Providing strategic oversight of e-communications and acquisition campaigns, generating high-level insights for effective segmentation and timing.
- Maintaining strong agency relationships to deliver high-profile paid digital campaigns, ensuring strategic objectives and KPIs are aligned.
- Delivering performance reporting and insight in collaboration with the Digital Optimisation Analyst to enable data-driven decision-making and continuous optimisation.
- Activating humanitarian crisis responses with a rapid, agile, and iterative digital-first approach.
- Managing a high-performing team spanning acquisition, digital marketing, and email marketing, driving consistent performance and alignment with business objectives.
- Providing digital marketing input into content gathering trip briefs and key campaign planning meetings, leading on creative concept testing to ensure assets are optimised for digital marketing and advertising channels.
Person Specifications
- Extensive experience in developing and executing strategic digital marketing plans within B2C environments.
- Extensive technical and hands-on experience with Paid Search, Paid Social, and other digital marketing platforms, with a focus on campaign development, optimisation, and driving conversions and traffic.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams to design and execute integrated digital marketing strategies, while effectively managing complex budgets and delivering measurable results.
- A strong understanding of email marketing strategy and segmentation, with experience delivering engagement and supporter journeys.
- Experience with a wide range of digital marketing tools and performance tracking platforms, including GA4, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads), and other key analytics and campaign management tools.
- Experience overseeing e-communications and acquisition campaigns, ensuring effective audience segmentation, timing, and avoiding message overlap.
- A data-driven, evidence-based approach to campaign analysis and optimisation.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
- Proficiency in using email broadcast software and Google Analytics to identify performance issues, troubleshoot delivery or engagement problems, and implement improvements.
- The ability to apply data analysis from paid social, paid search, and display advertising to optimise campaign performance, resolve underperformance, and inform future strategy.
- The capability to use insight from digital platforms to make informed adjustments in real time, particularly during high-pressure scenarios like emergency appeals or major campaign launches.
- The ability to resolve integration challenges across multiple platforms to ensure consistent tracking, attribution, and reporting.
What’s on Offer:
Hybrid (2 days a week in London) or full-remote contract options
Contract until December 2025
July start date
Salary £48,937 (including London allowance) for a hybrid working pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days remote), or £44,056 for fully remote working.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) to join their team. The group is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies.
Since it was founded in 1963, the organisation has run over 78 fundraising appeals and raised more than £2.4 billion to help save lives and protect livelihoods in disaster-affected communities around the world.
This role is offered on a permanent contract basis paying a salary of £40,560 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements available at their London office.
The Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) is responsible for delivering key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters or emergencies. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Public Fundraising and relevant staff to develop and deliver direct marketing in appeals. They will work with the Public Fundraising team to utilise a large database of supporters for communication by email, SMS, and direct mail. They will identify new fundraising channels and ideas for increasing the impact of income generation. The post holder will also lead the benchmarking process of Member Agency fundraising performance following each appeal Period of Joint Action (PJA).
They are looking for someone with demonstrable direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable experience of direct marketing techniques such as direct mail, email and SMS. They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of direct marketing initiatives in an International Development context and experience of working within the international sector.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.