Supporter Data Strategy Lead

The Talent Set
Greater London
6 months ago
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Role Overview:


The Talent Set is excited to be working with one of our favourite international development charity clients as they search for a Supporter Data Strategy Lead to support them for an exciting 4-month contract.



My client is a respected charity, looking for an experienced Supporter Data Strategy Lead to join on an interim basis during a critical phase of supporter engagement and CRM transformation. This role offers the opportunity to shape how data is used across supporter journeys, drive strategic insight, and lead improvements in process, segmentation, and automation.



Key Responsibilities:

Develop a Supporter Data Strategy aligned to the organisations wider goals Design engagement scoring models and behavioural segmentation approaches Recommend and implement smart tools (e.g. AI automation) to reduce manual workload Review existing tech stack and improve supporter journey efficiency Deliver insight and reporting using Power BI for fundraising and marketing teams Oversee data governance, cleansing, and consent management processes Lead a high-performing data function and collaborate cross-functionally Act as a strategic lead on CRM transformation (Salesforce and/or Microsoft Dynamics)


Person specification: Someone with strong experience in data strategy within a supporter or customer-focused setting, excellent understanding of CRM systems, and a proven ability to communicate insight in a clear and engaging way.



Whats on offer A salary of £58, on a day rate for the successful candidate. A flexible hybrid working pattern is on offer with 1 day per-week in the organisations London-based office. An initial 4-month contract in a fantastic organisation.



Interested?

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.



Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner charity are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process

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