HEAD OF MARKETING & ACQUISITION Why work for Embrace the Middle East?

Hybrid role:High Wycombe (minimum onsite twice a month) 10% employer pension contribution 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years and 26 days after 10 years. Plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year. 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 A values-led team committed to mission, integrity, and compassion

About the Role 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. You’ll have:

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. Understanding of supporter behaviour, segmentation, attribution, and LTV modelling. Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical marketing practice.

Role Requirements

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). Right to work in the UK.

About Embrace the Middle East At Embrace the Middle East, we believe in hope, dignity, and partnership. 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. Embrace the Middle East is committed to equal opportunities and to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief. The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of our safer recruitment policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr