National Email Marketing Officer
Salary: Up to £32,060.01 per annum (Pro rata of £35,065.63)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2026
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our National Email Marketing Officer:
The National Email Marketing Officer at Cats Protection will work within an enthusiastic and friendly team to deliver the charity’s email programme. The role includes full responsibility for managing the Cats Protection email platform (currently DotDigital), overseeing campaigns from planning and creation through to delivery and evaluation.
As a key member of the team, the Officer will help maximise engagement with new and existing supporters and contribute to sustainable income growth by producing informative and compelling email communications aligned with Cats Protection’s strategic objectives.
About the Brand & Marketing team:
Cats Protection’s Brand and Marketing team, based in the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate, looks after email marketing, Brand, Design, Editorial, Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Celebrity & Influencer relationships and Digital Fundraising.
Small but busy, the Email Marketing team produces insightful email marketing campaigns for the charity. We work hard at building an engaged community of cat lovers online so that we can promote better feline welfare, raise funds and create a better world for cats. You’ll be creating, approving and advising on email content and will also get involved in national campaigns, vital infrastructure workstreams and more, all while working closely with teams from across the organisation.
What we are looking for in our National Email Marketing Officer:
Proven experience of digital marketing, ideally working with external agencies within the third sector
Specialist knowledge of email marketing, including automation
Proven track record of achieving digital marketing growth against agreed targets
An understanding of the principles of Data Protection
Broad-based fundraising experience
Experience of implementing supporter segmentation processes for email marketing purposes
Experience of working with the DotDigital email platform
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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