Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? 

In this exciting and important role as Direct Marketing Officer, you will deliver the St John Ambulance direct marketing programme which includes a range of online and offline activities.  The successful candidate will be a part of a friendly and supportive team and enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.  You will deliver both acquisition of new donors and their supporter journeys for the crucial first 12 months, using a variety of channels.

The role benefits from a competitive salary, hybrid working, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS discounts, life assurance, eye care and mental health, wellbeing tools and volunteering days.  It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• You will be able to demonstrate succesful project management in a direct marketing role
• Previous experience of a variety of fundraising channels including, email, social media, direct mail, SMS and telemarketing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular relationship building and communication skills
• Good organisation and time management skills and ability to work as a team to achieve deadlines

About the Role:

• To project manage St John Ambulance income-generating campaigns from concept through to delivery
• Working with the Direct Marketing Manager to ensure campaigns fit the strategic fundraising plan
• Keep abreast of contemporary fundraising techniques and marketing developments
• Work directly with external print companies, mailing houses and media buyers to ensure the most cost-effective distribution methods
• Liaising with other teams and departments within St John Ambulance to develop relationships

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.