Individual Giving Fundraiser

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from. 

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:  

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support  
• Delivering more practical information and support  
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience   

Your role in our mission….. 

This role is a key part of our Regular Giving Team, where we focus on nurturing and growing relationships with our supporters. You'll be at the heart of our program, playing a crucial role in recruiting. engaging, retaining, and developing supporters.

Collaborating closely with multiple internal teams, Additionally, you'll drive telemarketing initiatives, including reactivation, upgrades, and retention efforts across various products. The successful candidate will take the lead in crafting the strategic direction, overseeing operational execution, and analysing performance to enhance long-term management and identify opportunities for future improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the Marketing Plan for individual online and offline campaigns with stakeholders to meet objectives and optimise campaigns according to strategic priorities.
• Manage the creative development of campaigns and brief external agencies (or internal teams) on the creative approach.
• Oversee audience targeting and segmentation, working with external media agencies for digital and cold direct mail campaigns. Ensure accurate data and compliance.
• Implement findings from previous campaigns to continuously improve and refine future campaigns.
• Review artwork and copy to ensure alignment with campaign objectives and Marie Curie brand guidelines.
• Conduct research into projects, case studies, production methods, and other charity approaches to inform the creative process.
• Develop telemarketing scripts and seek feedback from internal stakeholders and expert agencies.
• Lead weekly reporting, analyse performance metrics, and test results, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with Insights and Analysis teams to deepen understanding of audiences across channels.

Skills and experience: 

• Strategic planning and implementation 
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Proactive in using initiative and working independently 
• Strong organisational, multi-tasking and administrative skills 
• Robust, confident ‘can do’ attitude that thrives on challenges and calm under pressure 
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Good communication skills
• IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and database 
• Skills in reporting and analysis of data

Please see the full job description here:

Application Process 

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.  Please cite your preferred location. 

Close date for applications: Sunday 30th March 2025

Salary: £26,370 - £29,297

Contract: Full time, 12 Month Contract (MAT Cover)

Based: Fully remote – Travel once a month into London Office required with travel cost covered

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 flexible Bank Holiday days)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

 

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve. Apply