CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE TRUST
Charity Headquarters, Trevithick Downs, Newquay
Full-time
Job Description

Job title:

Data and Engagement Officer

Reporting to:

Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy

Charity Headquarters, Trevithick Downs, Newquay

37.5 hours per work (some flexibility required)

Location:

Hours:

Job Purpose

Responsible for segmenting supporter data within Cornwall Air Ambulance’s CRM system, to help the
charity transform the way we understand, engage with, and inspire our supporters.  Utilising data
insights to map and optimise the supporter journey, ensuring every interaction brings people closer
to our mission by maximising donor engagement and inspiring long-term giving. The postholder will
also act as a dedicated ambassador for regular givers, championing their experience and ensuring
they feel recognised, valued, and closely connected to the charity’s lifesaving mission.

 Key Responsibilities

Supporter Journey Mapping & Engagement
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Utilising our CRM system, Raisers Edge, to analyse supporter data to understand behaviours,
motivations and needs at every stage of the donor journey – from first contact to long-term
advocacy.
Develop  and  maintain  detailed  supporter  maps  to  identify  opportunities  for  acquisition,
engagement and retention.
Track  engagement
improvements.
Act as the internal voice of our supporters, championing their needs, feedback and experience
across the organisation
In  conjunction  with  fundraising  and  marketing  teams  design  multi-channel  donor
engagement plans that are personalised and aligned with the charity’s mission. Assisting in
the  creation  of  compelling  fundraising  materials  and  content  ideas  (eg  donation  appeal,
newsletters and social media), ensuring consistency of messaging and maximising the impact
of donor outreach.
Support the gold standard stewardship of Cornwall Air Ambulance by utilising data analysis
to assist with understanding and improving interactions with all our supporters, such as one-
off and regular donors, alongside community, businesses, event attendees and major donors
Lead initiatives to gather, analyse and act on supporter feedback (eg surveys, focus groups,
engagement metrics).

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Data Analysis and Insight
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Use CRM and engagement tools (eg Raiser’s Edge, Power BI) to gather, analyse and visualise
supporter data.
To  inform  strategic  decision-making  provide  regular  reports  on  donor  demographics,  area
mapping, campaign performance and financial outcomes.
Identify  segmentation  opportunities  and  audience  trends  to  drive  more  targeted  and
impactful communications.
Collaborate with the fundraising team to design and implement campaigns that resonate with
different donor segments, based on data insights from Raiser’s Edge.
Strengthen  relationships  with  existing  donors  by  providing  them  with  personalised
experiences, recognition, and updates on the impact of their contributions.
Working closely with the Information Governance Committee, ensuing data adheres to data
protection and GDPR legislation, and in line with the charity’s privacy policy.

Regular Giving
1.

Act as the primary ambassador for Cornwall Air Ambulance's regular givers, ensuring they feel
valued and connected to the mission, through developing and implementing an ambitious all-
year round Regular Giving plan.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to develop acquisition and retention plans for
regular giving to increase long term sustainable income therefore maximising donor lifetime
value.
Manage Cornwall Air Ambulance’s periodic raffles, with the aim of nurturing and developing
donors into regular givers.
Arrange  and  host  regular  face-to-face  visits  to  Cornwall  Air  Ambulance  Headquarters  for
regular givers to thank and celebrate their support.
Representing  Cornwall  Air  Ambulance  at  supporter  events  inspiring  others  to  support  our
mission.

The  postholder  will  be  part  of  the  Fundraising  Team  and  will  be  required  to  support  the  wider
Fundraising team in the delivery and attendance of flagship fundraising events throughout the year.

Requirement of the Role:

Basic DBS check

Values

All staff must embody Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust’s (CAAT) values and conduct business in a
manner that reflects the values of our brand:

•  Kindness

Showing compassion, empathy, and consideration towards others, fostering a positive and
supporting environment.

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•  Respect.

Recognising the worth and value of others, embracing diversity and treating everyone with
dignity

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Integrity

Standing true to moral principles, being honest and acting with consistency and transparency.

•  Progressive

Embracing  innovation,  challenging  the  status  quo,  and  continuously  evolving  for  a  better
future.

•  Teamwork

Working towards a common goal, combining individual strengths for collective success

This job description should be regarded only as a guideline of the duties required and is not
definitive.  The nature of the post and the organisation is such that duties may be reviewed in the
light of changing circumstances following consultation with the job holder.

The job holder is required to act at all times in accordance with the Trust’s agreed policies and
procedures.

The post holder should sign below to confirm they understand the information provided in this job
description.

Signed:

Date:

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Person Specification

Data and Engagement Officer
Based at Charity Headquarters, Newquay

Attributes

Requirements

Essential

Desirable

GCSE English and
Mathematics or equivalent

Qualifications,
training &
professional
membership

Method of
Assessment
Application Form

Proven experience in
supporter engagement,
data analysis or a CRM
focused role

Knowledge and experience
of journey mapping

Knowledge &
experience

Proven experience of data
segmentation.

Knowledge of CRM
system, Raisers Edge

Application Form
Interview

Knowledge of the
Fundraising Codes of
Practice and how this
translates into charity
fundraising

Previous experience in a
not for profit of charity
sector

Demonstrate recent and
relevant experience of
successful data driven
fundraising

Proficiency in CRM
platforms and data
visualisation or reporting
tools

Understanding of
supporter engagement
principles and retention
strategies

Application Form
Interview

Skills &
abilities

Ability to translate data
insights into actionable
fundraising plans.

Excellent stakeholder
engagement skills

Strong analytical skills and
ability to utilise supporter

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data to derive insights and
inform strategy

Confidence to speak
publicly

Excellent IT skills including
MS Office packages, in
particular Outlook, Word,
Excel, Share-point and CRM
databases

Self-motivated to work
alone and effectively as part
of a team

Enthusiasm and passion
for Cornwall Air
Ambulance’s work

Interview

Positive, “Can-do” attitude

Curious, always looking for
new ways to improve
experiences

Comfortable about
working cross-
functionally and
advocating the voice of
the supporter

Passionate about building
deeper connections
between people and
purpose

Act with diplomacy and
integrity at all times

Personal
qualities

Other

Willingness to undertake
out of hours work when
required

Full UK driving license

Interview

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