Christian Aid Looking for
Individual Acquisition Officer
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Greater London (On-site) Full Time
This role is based in the UK in the London office with the opportunity to work from home on some days each week in line with Christian Aid’s hybrid working approach.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
About the role
This role delivers direct marketing and digital fundraising acquisition campaigns to recruit new individual supporters. This includes a focus on Christian Aid Week, our most significant moment in the year for generating new leads and donors. The role holder will contribute to the development of the right products, channels and messaging to attract new donors (regular and one-offs) as the first step in building a long-term supporter relationship.
About you
You will have
-Experience of integrated marketing communications and campaigns, including a good understanding of digital
-Experience of using data and insight to understand behaviour and trends
-Experience of delivering supporter acquisition activities including a combination of direct marketing and digital channels
-Good understanding of balanced needs to build relationships with supporters and achieve specific response targets.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Experience of being in empathy with customers’/supporters’ needs and expectations around multi-channel, multi-message communications.
-Strong time management / organisational skills.
-Experience of selecting, briefing and managing external suppliers/consultants.
-Experience of mobile marketing / digital channels and campaigning.
-Willingness to test new product / channel ideas, capture learning and roll-out following a successful pilot
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.
There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.
All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.
As a Christian organisation, we value equality and diversity within all of our teams. We are actively encouraging racialised minorities and people with disabilities to apply irrespective of your faith, sexual orientation, race or disability. Within Christian Aid UK these groups are currently under-represented, and we recognise and value the contributions from members of these groups and your offering will help build strong, creative and high performing teams
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
