MAF UK are looking for a full time Marketing Officer to join their MAF UK office based in Folkestone, Kent.

MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) is a dynamic Christian aviation charity, operating 130 light aircraft in just over 25 developing countries. Soaring over deserts, jungles and mountains, we bring help to some of the most isolated communities on earth. In the UK, MAF is a registered charity funded by voluntary donations which help finance the work of MAF worldwide.

Reporting to the Marketing & Acquisition Manager you will possess proven experience in marketing and new supporter acquisition along with some events experience. You will be creative and a strong communicator, with experience of producing a range of marketing materials to raise awareness and generate new support. Calm under pressure, a great team player who is able to work in a complex matrix team environment. You will be able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, your organisational skills will stand be a standout feature of your skills set.

Key responsibilities:
• Co-ordinate the development, graphic design and delivery of a range of creative, cost effective and high-quality new supporter acquisition and marketing campaigns and products (across all platforms), working in a matrix team structure.
• In collaboration with your manager, research and identify opportunities for MAF to increase brand awareness and grow the supporter base.
• Develop and implement MAF’s digital marketing campaigns, researching new methods and keeping up to date with latest advancements in the field.
• To assist with event planning and logistics, preparation of materials and allocation of resources
• To attend, supervise set up, manage activities and volunteers at key Christian events and conferences in the UK

Required skills and experience:
• Educated to degree or equivalent level in marketing or communications, possibly with management or event management training.
• Proven experience in generating new supporters or customer acquisition, some event or project planning and management, possibly within a Christian organisation, charity or youth environment.
• An excellent communicator who is organised, efficient and resourceful
• Experience of working both in a team and on own initiative with a wide variety of service users/ supporters/ volunteers, developing excellent relationships over the phone and email.
• Some experience of supervising volunteers or team leading in some context.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially for delivering presentations and using social media.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with an excellent eye for detail
• Clean, full UK driving license.

Benefits:
• The full time salary for this role is FTE £27,500 per annum.
• Full time, 36 hours per week, flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs. This includes in this role, travel to and the delivery of events and conference responsibilities on weekends or evenings.
• MAF UK provides a non-contributory pension scheme for staff of 10% salary on joining.
• Pro-rata 22 days annual leave per year plus the 8 statutory paid public holidays per year, plus additional paid leave Christmas to New Year office closure.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. Additional information is available on request.

Closing date: Monday, 9th March 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 17th March