Digital Acquisition Officer Jobs in Edinburgh
Title: Digital Fundraising Acquisition Lead
Location: Hybrid / with office attendance 1 to 3 times per month (Haywards Heath, UK)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: c £36,000 - £43,000 per annum
About the role
The Digital Fundraising Acquisition Lead at Sightsavers is responsible for leading efforts to scale online supporter acquisition. This includes leading global paid social strategy, leveraging data insights to optimize performance and reach, and will also focus on the continuous improvement of digital journeys for our DRTV (digital response TV advertising) programme, ensuring data-informed optimisation. Working in close partnership with global teams, external agencies, and key stakeholders is essential to achieving ambitious growth targets for our supporter base.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning of digital acquisition strategies, aligned with overall goals.
- Develop and execute the global paid social media strategy to acquire new supporters and maximise ROI, working closely with colleagues and media agencies.
- Optimise digital supporter journeys for the DRTV programme, ensuring seamless integration and high conversion rates.
- Collaborate with the Insight and Optimisation team to improve digital touchpoints, championing a data-led approach.
- Oversee the execution of digital campaigns, including creative briefs, media plans, and budget optimisation.
- Support other digital campaigns and contribute to broader fundraising strategies.
- Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling digital assets, particularly videos.
- Set and manage targets and budgets, reforecasting based on performance.
- Analyse and report on performance, leveraging data-driven insights for optimisation.
- Communicate key insights to stakeholders and present results at cross-agency meetings.
- Ensure campaigns are strategic, accurate, and aligned with supporter behaviour insights.
- Apply the latest trends and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation.
- Challenge current practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Sightsavers is an international organisation with fundraising offices in various countries. Part of this role will be collaborating with colleagues in Ireland, Norway and Italy.
- While not a requirement of the role, there is an opportunity to support on content gathering trips in our programme countries.
- This is a specialised and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
As the Digital Fundraising Acquisition Lead, you will be an experienced digital fundraiser with a proven track record in driving growth through acquisition campaigns. You will possess exceptional relationship skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including creative, media, and fundraising.
Highly motivated and results-oriented, you will have a passion for supporter-centric digital fundraising and the ability to optimise digital journeys to deliver outstanding results. Your expertise will ensure seamless campaign execution and drive significant growth in our supporter base.
Required knowledge, skills and experience
- Proven experience at a senior level in digital fundraising or marketing, ideally with experience leading paid social strategy and / or experience of working on digital journeys for Direct Response TV campaigns.
- Excellent understanding of individual giving and how to grow digital income.
- Deep understanding of digital marketing channels and platforms, particularly paid media.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead and inspire others.
- A passion for data-driven marketing and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience working with media agencies and creative teams to develop and execute effective campaigns is desirable.
- Desire to challenge norms and look for ways to improve established approaches to drive stronger results.
- A champion of a supporter-centric approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Highly numerate with the ability to analyse and synthesise complex performance data.
- A positive approach and solutions focused, with a collaborative and proactive attitude.
- A commitment to equal opportunities for all.
- We value diverse experience and backgrounds, and a degree is not required for this role, however you will need to demonstrate relevant experience.
Closing date: 16 March 2025
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a health related charity to recruit for the Individual Giving Officer – Acquisition & Events Fundraising to cover permanent recruitment period on a remote basis.
Location: Bath so can be 1dpw in the office or remote based anywhere in the UK,
As part of a dedicated team, you will support the growth of our Individual Giving, Membership, and Events Fundraising programmes, driving engagement and acquiring new supporters, while fostering lasting relationships with the charity existing community. Whether in person or online, your role will directly contribute to the success of campaigns aimed at delivering life changing impact.
In this role, you will report to the Acquisition Manager and primarily focus on the acquisition of new donors and members through various channels. Your efforts will support events and community fundraising initiatives, providing stewardship to the charity supporters and maximising engagement.
As an Individual Giving Officer you will:
- Support the planning and delivery of targeted campaigns for new and existing supporters
- Coordinate campaign materials with external suppliers, ensuring they align with the charity brand and are delivered on time and within budget
- Develop and write copy, ensuring high quality, engaging content
- Support and grow the acquisition of new members through face to face, digital, and telemarketing channels
- Assist in managing fundraising events and community fundraisers, ensuring excellent stewardship
- Collaborate with internal teams to increase supporter engagement and lifetime value
- Provide accurate data handling and reporting, ensuring GDPR compliance
- Occasionally travel within the UK to support fundraising events
To be successful, you must have experience:
Essential:
- A passionate, team oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in coordinating digital and direct marketing campaigns
- Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast paced environment
- Strong numeracy skills for campaign analysis and budget management
- Experience with CRM databases and data handling
- Data Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) required
Desirable:
- Experience in Individual Giving fundraising
- Experience in Events fundraising
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) to update digital content and donation pages
Thank you!
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a health related charity to recruit for the Individual Giving Officer – Acquisition & Events Fundraising (Hybrid/Remote).
Location: Bath (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath)
As part of a dedicated team, you will support the growth of our Individual Giving, Membership, and Events Fundraising programmes, driving engagement and acquiring new supporters, while fostering lasting relationships with the charity existing community. Whether in person or online, your role will directly contribute to the success of campaigns aimed at delivering life changing impact.
In this role, you will report to the Acquisition Manager and primarily focus on the acquisition of new donors and members through various channels. Your efforts will support events and community fundraising initiatives, providing stewardship to the charity supporters and maximising engagement.
As an Individual Giving Officer you will:
- Support the planning and delivery of targeted campaigns for new and existing supporters
- Coordinate campaign materials with external suppliers, ensuring they align with the charity brand and are delivered on time and within budget
- Develop and write copy, ensuring high quality, engaging content
- Support and grow the acquisition of new members through face to face, digital, and telemarketing channels
- Assist in managing fundraising events and community fundraisers, ensuring excellent stewardship
- Collaborate with internal teams to increase supporter engagement and lifetime value
- Provide accurate data handling and reporting, ensuring GDPR compliance
- Occasionally travel within the UK to support fundraising events
To be successful, you must have experience:
Essential:
- A passionate, team oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in coordinating digital and direct marketing campaigns
- Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast paced environment
- Strong numeracy skills for campaign analysis and budget management
- Experience with CRM databases and data handling
- Data Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) required
Desirable:
- Experience in Individual Giving fundraising
- Experience in Events fundraising
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) to update digital content and donation pages
Salary: £26,175 - £29,083 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- Bath, hybrid – 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Are you a proactive fundraiser with a proven track record of raising funds from individuals? Are you passionate about creating excellent supporter journeys? Do you enjoy creating content for digital marketing? If so, this is the role for you!
About Us
Hamlin Fistula UK is dedicated to our mission of ending obstetric fistula in Ethiopia. We are a small passionate team, committed to working closely with Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to transform lives and restore hope for women affected by childbirth injuries.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Manager to lead and grow our income from individual donors, community fundraising, and in-memory giving. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop and deliver our individual giving strategy, with the goal of increasing supporter engagement and sustainable income.
With a generous investment budget and an opportunity to test and refine fundraising approaches, this is a fantastic role for a creative, data-driven, and results-oriented fundraiser looking to make a real impact.
You will take ownership of donor recruitment and retention, ensuring an exceptional supporter experience. You will also lead digital fundraising and marketing, producing compelling content for our website, social media, and email campaigns.
This is a flexible, part-time role, ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about our mission.
What You’ll Bring
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Experience: A strong background in public fundraising, with demonstrable experience of meeting targets for recruitment and retention of individual donors.
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Digital Skills: Strong digital marketing skills, including content creation, social media management and email marketing.
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Approach: Highly organised, with the ability to take the initiative and manage your own time to meet deadlines whilst managing a varied workload.
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Personal Drive: Enthusiasm, energy, and a commitment to get things done, along with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
What We Offer
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Flexible Working: This role can be carried out remotely from anywhere in the UK, with quarterly face-to-face team meetings (travel costs covered) to maintain a collaborative spirit.
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Generous Benefits: As well as an annual salary of £41,600 (pro-rata), Hamlin Fistula UK offers a 10% pension contribution and health cashback scheme including physiotherapy, eye care and dental treatment.
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Supportive Team Environment: Work within a small, highly motivated team that values creativity, collaboration, and impact.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re looking for a role where your skills directly contribute to life-changing work, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your expertise in public fundraising, your skills in digital marketing, and your drive to create lasting impact to Hamlin Fistula UK.
How to Apply
Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter and answer a few short screening questions to help us ensure the role is a good fit for you.
There will be a webinar with the CEO and Head of Fundraising to learn more about the role and ask any questions on Thursday 13th March at 12.30pm. Please see the details in the job pack attachment for how to sign up. A summary of all questions and answers will be shared with everyone who signs up, in case you are not able to attend the webinar.
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We believe in a world without maternal death, birth injuries or obstetric fistula, and support Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to work towards this vision.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Position: Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based from one of our national offices (London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh or Scotland) with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for an Events Fundraiser to join our Community, Events, and Retail Fundraising team, supporting the delivery of our third party events activities.
You’ll plan, develop, and promote a well-established portfolio of third party challenge events, working to achieve set income targets, while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience for our event participants.
When submitting your application, please ensure you state the location of the national office you would like to be based at.
Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 24 March 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
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To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS