Direct Marketing Executive - Acquisition

at  Alzheimers Research UK

SalaryCirca £23,500 per annum
Contract typePermanent
LocationGreat Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
This is a permanent, , full time vacancy.

THE VACANCY

The role of the Direct Marketing Executive is a varied one. Working with different teams & suppliers, you will be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns online, offline and across a range of media channels. The acquisition programme is an evolving one and there is change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas at a fast pace.
As well as running day-to-day activity on your own campaigns, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the wider acquisition team by ensuring data and supporter engagement processes are running smoothly across campaigns. Alongside this, they will ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice is top of the agenda.
Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we are looking for someone with the desire and self-motivation to learn and develop, and the drive and passion to change the future for those affected by dementia. The successful candidate will be able to show this, be collaborative and enthusiastic, want to learn and develop, and be keen to get involved with the activities of the team right away.

OTHER DUTIES

• Tracking and evaluating competitor and industry trends, collaborating with the other Direct Marketing Executive to provide recommendations to the wider team for potential improvements and testing opportunities.
• Keep up to date on the latest developments within the sector relating to best practice in fundraising.
• Proof-read direct marketing materials and collateral.
• Regularly attend, support, and contribute to meetings and events.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice.
• Keep up to date with dementia news, research developments and the work of ARUK and consider the impact on campaigns.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Senior Direct Marketing Officer in line with the responsibilities of the post.