THE INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Marketing Manager (Appeals and Legacies)

SECTION/TEAM:Development Office

GRADE:E(L)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Marketing (Appeals and Legacies)

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Marketing Support Officer

OBJECTIVE OF THE POST

The objective of this post is to strengthen and grow the ICR’s donor base and enableus toboost the number of legacy pledges received from outside of the existing Will for Free programme. To achieve this you will shape and deliver an exciting multi-channel programme of above and below the line marketing campaigns and appeals.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the day to day management ofthe Legacy Marketing and Appeals budgetsof c. £900k and contribute to regular reforecasts and annual budget planning.
  • Work with the Head of Marketing in devising and then implementing strategies to maximise regular giving and legacy income,and play an active role in the annual planning processes against an overall legacy income target of c. £3.5million
  • Lead on, develop and deliver the ICR’s legacy marketing activityto actively promote legacy giving to existing donors and to the wider public via the Will For Free programme.
  • Lead on, develop and deliver an annual programme of appeals and campaigns that using digital marketing, direct mail and telemarketing, to recruit new donors and regular givers and to encourage repeat giving against an income target of c£500k
  • Work with the Head of Marketing to develop donor development and stewardship programmes that encourage long term support, including leading on the development and delivery of the existing ‘SEARCH’ newsletter, new donor communications, and any other marketing materials and collateral
  • Produce regular results and reports/reviews of marketing activity and present findings and recommendations
  • Responsible for the line management and on-going personal development of the Marketing Support Officer
  • Manage key supplier relationships such as creative agencies, printers and production suppliers by acting as the main day to day contact
  • Ensure that all marketing activity is delivered on time, within budget, and in line with agreed strategies and annual plans
  • Ensure that all campaigns, publications and materials fall within the ICR’s tone of voice and brand guidelines
  • To familiarise yourself with The Institute’s approach towards risk management including its policies and procedures, which require all staff to play an active part in identifying and managing risk
  • Any other duties that are consistent with the nature and grade of the post that may be required.

This job description is a reflection of the present position and is subject to review and alteration in detail and emphasis in the light of future changes or development.

The Institute of Cancer Research

Job Title: Marketing Manager (Appeals and Legacies)

Section/Team: Development Office

Person Specification / Essential or Desirable? / Met / Not Met / Partially Met
Education & Knowledge
  • A broad base of marketing expertise, ideally with IDM/CIM or equivalent qualification
/ Essential
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
/ Desirable
Experience
  • Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of direct marketing and campaign management, ideally within the not-for-profit sector
/ Essential
  • Experience of delivering a wide variety of marketing campaigns, including both print and electronic
/ Essential
  • Experience of writing copy for direct marketing appeals and for the web
/ Essential
Skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
/ Essential
  • A team player with a flexible working style
/ Essential
  • Excellent attention to detail and creative judgement
/ Essential
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
/ Essential
  • A strong analytic mind, with proven experience of working with databases/CRM systems and data segmentation, andthe ability and confidence to interpret this
/ Desirable
  • An understanding of the Data Protection Act and its impact on directing marketing
/ Desirable