Fundraising Marketing Officer

About us 

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy. 

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to confidently manage a portfolio of offline and online direct marketing fundraising and communications projects, contributing to the Public Fundraising income targets and KPIs.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Project Management
   • Independently plan and project manage a portfolio of multi-channel direct marketing fundraising campaigns including, but not limited to, cash appeals, legacy marketing, supporter newsletters, committed giving appeals and emergency appeals.
   • Deliver each project from start to finish. Source content and create briefs, liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders, create and oversee data selections, exports and imports, and manage sign off process.
   • Lead on all elements and deliverables for each project or campaign (cold and warm) – budgeting, stewardship plan, telemarketing, mailing, email, social and digital.
   • Lead in content sourcing and sharing – written case studies and photography, organisational messaging and key stats, relevant price points. Including, but not limited to, taking photos, organising photo shoots, interviewing staff and clients to gain first-hand accounts, liaising with front line colleagues and finance colleagues.

The team

The Fundraising and Digital Directorate is responsible for all digital communications as well as securing income to support Refugee Council’s charitable objectives. This role sits within the Public Fundraising team. The Fundraising team’s work includes fundraising from a range of donors including individuals, trusts and foundations, statutory sources, corporates and major donors. This role, within the Public Fundraising Team secures donations from individuals signed up to our newsletters and individuals giving up to £5,000 per year, legators and regular givers.

Inclusion and accessibility

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from diverse backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 10 January 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.