Individual Giving Officer

  • The Talent Set
  • Jul 15, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Senior Individual Giving Officer role. This position involves leading key fundraising campaigns, cultivating supporter relationships, and managing a small team within a diverse fundraising programme dedicated to making a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver integrated donor recruitment and stewardship campaigns across multiple channels to maximise income and supporter engagement.
  • Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the annual fundraising programme, ensuring key milestones are met.
  • Monitor campaign performance by analysing KPIs, providing insights to optimise outcomes through testing and evaluation.
  • Manage supporter communications, including email, phone contact, and postal mail, providing a welcoming and professional experience.
  • Assist with budgeting and reforecasting activities, maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Line manage the Individual Giving Officer, offering guidance, regular performance reviews, and development support.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to develop compelling messaging and creative collateral.
  • Liaise with data teams to ensure precise targeting, segmentation, and reporting, adhering to data protection standards.
  • Keep abreast of sector trends and innovative practices to inform campaign strategies.
  • Foster positive working relationships within the team and with external stakeholders, including supporters and volunteers.

Person Specification:

  • Experience in marketing, direct marketing, or fundraising, with a record of devising successful campaigns.
  • Skilled in using data to inform decision-making and optimise campaign performance.
  • Experience in line management or leadership, with a passion for developing others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for storytelling that resonates emotionally.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Familiarity with GDPR and data compliance legislation related to supporter data.
  • Solution-focused, collaborative, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to build meaningful connections across diverse audiences.

What's on Offer:

  • Salary: £27,000 to £30,950
  • Location: Hybrid - 1 day a week in Kent office
  • Contract: 12 month FTC

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.