OVERVIEW

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now looking for a capable Senior Acquisition Officer to develop, test, learn and grow our acquisition programme.
The post-holder must be UK based, and can choose to be remote (in the UK) or hybrid (Cambridge CB2 1AB). Occasional travel to UK cities will be required for partner meetings or collaborating with colleagues.
The applicable right to work in the UK on a permanent and full-time contract is required.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage acquisition campaigns end-to-end across multiple channels (digital, lead generation, DRTV, telemarketing, face-to-face).
• Support, train and monitor fundraising agencies, including occasional UK travel for campaign visits.
• Deliver early retention activities to engage new donors and improve conversion and retention rates.
• Oversee data management and reporting in Salesforce, ensuring accurate coding, reconciliation and trend analysis.
• Ensure high standards of compliance, following the Code of Fundraising Practice and wider regulatory requirements.
• Handle supporter communications professionally

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable experience in managing successful campaigns for individual giving or direct marketing.
• Confident at working independently to meet targets and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks by prioritising effectively.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• A hands-on approach to all aspects of the job.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and report on activities.
• Desire to evaluate and implement change to improve processes.
• Excellent data skills in working with CRM systems and online platforms to consider the best target audiences, monitor and report on performance, and recommend best strategy for future activity.
• Willingness to work flexibly, and occasionally outside normal office hours.
• Computer literate and confident in using all MS Office software
  If you are self-motivated with strong communication skills and excellent attention detail, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

TO APPLY

Please read the full Candidate Pack available on our website which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 15 September 2025, 09.00am UK time.

• The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
• No agencies please - We are managing this recruitment in-house and are not seeking assistance from agencies at this time. We have existing preferred agencies should the need arise.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you UK-based, with the applicable right to work in the UK on a permanent, full-time employment contract?
• Do you understand and consent to the required screening checks that take place before employment is confirmed? This includes DBS, employment references and conduct information from previous employers over the last 5-years
• Do you have demonstrable experience in managing successful campaigns for individual giving or direct marketing?

Work Location: Remot

• Manage acquisition campaigns end-to-end across multiple channels (digital, lead generation, DRTV, telemarketing, face-to-face).
• Support, train and monitor fundraising agencies, including occasional UK travel for campaign visits.
• Deliver early retention activities to engage new donors and improve conversion and retention rates.
• Oversee data management and reporting in Salesforce, ensuring accurate coding, reconciliation and trend analysis.
• Ensure high standards of compliance, following the Code of Fundraising Practice and wider regulatory requirements.
• Handle supporter communications professionall