About us
The European Movement UK is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to rebuilding Britain’s relationship with the European Union. We’re cross-party, home to pro-Europeans of all backgrounds who believe that Brexit was a catastrophic mistake. We’re also a grassroots, membership organisation with over 22,000 members and 100 local campaign groups across the country.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation, as we're in a period of growth and expansion.
We currently have 1 vacancy at the European Movement
Digital Marketing and Fundraising Officer
European Movement UK, London
Who we are
The European Movement UK is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to rebuilding Britain’s relationship with the European Union. We’re cross-party, home to pro-Europeans of all backgrounds who believe that Brexit was a catastrophic mistake. We’re also a grassroots, membership organisation with over 22,000 members and 100 local campaign groups across the country.
Job Description
We are looking for a Digital Marketing and Fundraising Officer to help us raise money, engage our members and supporters, and reach new audiences.
You’ll be part of our friendly membership team, reporting to the Head of Membership, and play a crucial role in helping us meet our income and growth goals.
In this role, you will:
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Help build strong relationships with EM’s members and donors and deepen their engagement with the organisation
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Create engaging email and web content for supporters and members, in collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Web Manager
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Build good relationships with stakeholders and high-profile supporters
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Coordinate regular fundraising appeals and membership drives through the year, working with colleagues from across the organisation
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Support with events and member-facing activities
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Help develop new income streams such as merchandise and legacy giving
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Contribute new ideas to our campaigns and fundraising plans
You’ll be an excellent copywriter, with the ability to create content that engages and motivates people to support our campaign. You’ll have a good understanding of digital channels, in particular email marketing, and enjoy coming up with ideas for new tactics to test.
You’ll enjoy working flexibly as part of a small, dynamic team, and be up for helping out across different projects. You’ll be organised and self-motivated, with the ability to plan out projects and work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver them.
You also need to be politically savvy, interested in pro-European issues, and able to take into account the nuances involved in cross-party campaigning.
We can offer an exciting workplace, with plenty of opportunities to contribute ideas, get experience across different areas, and help shape our fundraising and growth strategy. You’ll also be playing a crucial role in steering the UK towards a renewed relationship with Europe.
Role Details:
Title: Digital Marketing and Fundraising Officer
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Working hours: This is a full-time role, 35 hours / week.
Location: UK-based, remote or hybrid. We have a London office in Millbank, close to the heart of Westminster. For London-based staff, we ask that you go into the office 2-3 days a week (or more if you prefer). For remote staff, occasional travel into London will be required for training, team days and events (approximately once a month).
Out of hours working: Occasional need to work outside office hours, for example, to attend membership events.
Person specification – essential requirements:
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Previous experience in a fundraising or digital marketing role, with a track record of hitting targets and KPIs
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Project management experience
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Familiarity with email marketing
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Strong copywriting skills
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Experience working with a range of stakeholders to deliver projects
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Able to learn new processes and systems quickly
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Interest and knowledge of pro-European politics
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Strong spoken and written English
Other desirable qualities:
We don’t expect candidates to have all of these, but some would be an advantage
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Experience working in the third sector, or for a membership organisation
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Experience helping manage events
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Experience working on legacy marketing / gifts in Wills
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Previous experience using Nationbuilder software
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Familiarity with project management systems such as Asana
Diversity
The European Movement UK is committed to improving the diversity of our team. We welcome applications from all candidates, but would welcome applications in particular from women, working parents, and from BAME and disabled candidates, to improve representation in these areas.
We are taking steps to help us attract a wider range of candidates, including adopting a more inclusive recruitment process, offering flexible working arrangements, and being flexible on the location of the role. Please let us know if you require any other adjustments in order to apply for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please upload an anonymised CV* along with a short statement (up to 100 words) about why you’re interested in the role here. When you apply, you can also let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 15 April with interviews anticipated to be held on 23 or 24 April. As part of the recruitment process, applicants shortlisted for interview will also be asked to complete a short written task.
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please send an email to [email protected]
*We run an anonymised recruitment process in order to reduce any unconscious bias when reviewing applications. To anonymise your CV, please simply remove your name, address and any other identifying information before submitting it.