Head of Acquisition

Head of Acquisition | International Development
Location: London with hybrid working (generally 2 days a week in the office)
Working Pattern: Full time with part time and flexible working options offered
Salary: c.£52,000 - £56,000
 
We are looking for an innovative and creative Head of Acquisition to lead a talented team to drive supporter growth and income, especially focused on regular giving and sponsorship.

As Head of Acquisition, you will have significant strategic and budgetary responsibility, delivering new ideas and approaches that will transform public fundraising across TV, face-to-face, digital and out-of-home campaigns.

You will oversee and manage a team of four experienced fundraisers (two focusing on digital, two on offline acquisition), ensuring close collaboration across all channels. Expertise in budgeting, reporting, and campaign strategy will be vital to maximising returns and achieving ambitious targets.

The organisation is continually looking to innovate and develop exciting new fundraising products - this role requires someone who can think creatively and strategically to support this, while also keeping close to the detail to ensure the operational success of all campaigns.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in acquisition, ideally with experience across multiple channels, and a passion for innovation. You should be financially savvy with experience in campaign planning, budget management, and reporting. You’ll need to bring energy and creative thinking, with the ability to foster collaboration and lead your team to success. Digital expertise is a plus, but more importantly, you’ll have the ability to adapt quickly, work at pace, and drive results.

This role is perfect for a senior manager looking to make a step up, or for an existing Head of Acquisition looking for a fresh challenge.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the acquisition team across all channels, fostering collaboration and supporting digital upskilling.
• Manage a significant budget and drive innovation across multiple acquisition channels.
• Drive new product development in partnership with internal teams, ensuring fresh ideas and approaches are tested and adapted as needed to increase supporter numbers.
• Ensure rapid response capabilities during global emergencies, streamlining processes to get campaigns to market faster.
• Collaborate with international partners across the global network to share best practices and learnings from different markets.

Key skills and experience:

• Proven experience in managing multi-channel acquisition campaigns, with a focus on innovation and results.
• Strong financial and budget management skills, including reporting and analysis.
• Excellent team leadership and coaching abilities, with the ability to foster collaboration and drive a culture of innovation.
• Strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while ensuring the operational excellence of campaigns.
• Experience in digital acquisition is highly desirable but not essential.

Application Deadline: Sunday 2nd February 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.