HEAD OF MARKETING & ACQUISITION Senior marketing and fundraising acquisition leadership role with Embrace the Middle East, a Christian charity, leading new supporter engagement.
Hybrid role: 10% employer pension contribution
~24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years and 26 after 10. Life Assurance: 3× salary
~ Flexi-time and home-working options
~ Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice, available 24/7)
~ Access to retail discount portal
~ Training and development programme
~ Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will play a central leadership role in Embrace’s Fundraising & Communications cluster, shaping how new supporters discover Embrace, experience their brand, engage with their stories, and begin their relationship with the charity. This is a role for someone energised by growth, experimentation, and building high-performing teams, with the strategic vision, creative ambition, and analytical rigour to match.
Strategic leadership in marketing, supporter acquisition, or fundraising within a charity or mission‑driven organisation.
Strong multi‑channel acquisition experience (digital, print, social, paid, email, ecommerce).
Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams in hybrid/remote settings.
Expertise in digital performance, optimisation, testing, and analytics.
Managing sizeable budgets, forecasting, and ROI‑driven planning.
Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical marketing practice.
Commitment to Embrace’s Christian mission and values (as a practising Christian or someone supportive of our ethos).
Willingness to travel occasionally to the Middle East (every 2–3 years).
For over 170 years, we’ve worked with local Christian partners to bring healthcare, education, and opportunity to vulnerable and marginalised communities.
We are strengthening our marketing to deepen engagement and expand our supporter base. We are now seeking an experienced, visionary Head of Marketing & Acquisition to lead multi‑channel supporter and donor growth, build a digital‑first marketing strategy, and drive sustainable organisational impact.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief. If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know in your online response.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of our safer recruitment policy.
For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement.