Direct Marketing Manager

We are looking for a Direct Marketing Fundraising Manager to join an inspiring environmental charity to be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of products comprising Appeals, Raffle, Lottery and the mailing of the charity's supporter magazine. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the Surrey office.

The Charity is a passionate organisation dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive, with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms. The charity offers a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.

The Role involves working with senior fundraisers and other stakeholders to prepare and deliver direct marketing product strategy, plans, budgets, and presentations to achieve ambitious growth targets. You will be responsible for managing budgets of circa £300K. Work with fundraising, digital and CRM teams and external suppliers to brief and manage the delivery of direct mail and multi-channel campaigns. Define audience segmentation (supporters and donors), preparing data briefs, campaign setup and reporting for multi-channel communications. Be responsible for campaigns and communications to cold and warm UK audiences.

The Candidate should have experience of delivering direct marketing strategy for acquisition and retention that is audience-centric, rooted in insight and target driven. A track record of leading multichannel campaigns, managing the successful delivery of direct mail and collaborating on digital ideally in a charity setting is essential. Hands-on experience of working with creative agencies, print production houses and mailing service providers to deliver best-in-class collateral and communications is required. Experience working with data and segmentation, reporting and analysis, to monitor results and act on insights to achieve KPI and income targets is also necessary.

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