Home-based (UK)
About Us
We’re Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives after their sight has been affected. Founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson to help the many veterans losing their sight after the First World War, we have over a century of experience providing the best care to our veterans.
Since then, we’ve provided support to tens of thousands of vision-impaired veterans, helping them to regain their independence. By providing our members with the tools and skills they need to lead a fulfilling and active life, we ensure they remain valued members of society.
We’re one transformational team that believes every visually impaired veteran should be able to lead the life they choose.
We are currently seeking a Marketing Co-ordinator to join our Fundraising Individual Giving Team on a full-time basis for a nine month fixed-term contract.
The Benefits
– Salary of £27,878.71 per annum
– Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
– Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
– Access to legal services and mental health support
– Employee assistance programme
– Home working allowance
– Professional and personal development
– Life Assurance
– Enhanced pay
This is a terrific opportunity for a creative, detail-driven marketer or fundraiser with experience delivering multi-channel campaigns to join our passionate and supportive organisation.
It’s a great time to become part of our journey, as we embark on an ambitious transformation programme to guarantee our long-term prosperity and ensure that we can support our beneficiaries for years to come.
You’ll have the chance to develop your skills across digital, email, creative production and campaign insight, all while being part of a team that lives its values: we are passionate, supportive, enabling, and caring.
Plus, with guidance from experienced colleagues and opportunities to grow, you’ll help deliver fundraising activity that not only performs but truly honours the courage and resilience of those we serve.
So, if you’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute and make a real difference, then apply today!
The Role
As a Marketing Co-ordinator, you will assist in generating income through our direct marketing individual giving fundraising programme.
Working closely with the Marketing Manager, you’ll provide campaign and admin support to the Individual Giving Team, contributing to campaign planning, creative development, briefing, proofing and results reporting, ensuring that every appeal is delivered smoothly and effectively.
You’ll have the chance to get involved with Individuals Giving Activities such as our Cash, Raffle and Lottery programme, as well as the full spectrum of direct marketing channels, including print, telemarketing and digital.
You’ll also manage key administrative processes, maintain accurate KPI and expenditure records, liaise with suppliers, and collaborate with colleagues to gather compelling case studies that strengthen fundraising communications.
Additionally, you will:
– Co-ordinate email marketing
– Oversee microsite development
– Assist with research and cross-team projects
– Monitor invoices and maintain reporting spreadsheets
– Co-ordinate project timelines and provide regular progress updates
– Ensure GDPR and Fundraising Regulator compliance
About You
To be considered for the role of Marketing Co-ordinator, you will need:
– An understanding of direct marketing
– Good level of IT literacy – competent working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel
– Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
– Planning and organisational skills – use initiative to manage and prioritise a demanding workload
– Problem-solving ability – identify and resolve
– The ability to manage relationships with external agencies and suppliers
– The ability to multitask
– Exceptional proofreading skills, with outstanding attention to detail
– Good numeracy skills
– A collaborative approach
– To be dynamic and open to change
– Drive, motivation, flexibility, and enthusiasm
– To be proactive and use your own initiative
– To be a team player with common sense
The closing date for this role is 12 December 2025. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 15 December 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Marketing Assistant, Marketing Officer, Marketing Administrator, Digital Marketing Officer, Marketing and Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Co-ordinator, or Marcomms Co-ordinator.
Webrecruit and Blind Veterans UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re excited by the chance to craft compelling campaigns with real purpose behind them as a Marketing Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
