Head of Marketing Communications and Supporter Engagement

Location: UK

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 Per annum

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we've honed our focus on three critical areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we're dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.

Are you an experienced marketing, communications and fundraising leader who’s passionate about lasting change in rural Africa?

Ripple Effect International is seeking our first Head of Marcomms and Supporter Engagement. This is a unique opportunity to play a fundamental part in our mission in Africa by leading a hybrid function that integrates marketing, communications and supporter engagement.

Linking your strategic vision to organisational goals, you’ll devise integrated marcomms and engagement plans to deliver direct marketing initiatives that enhance our brand, engage and build a loyal supporter base, and meet income targets.

A key part of your role will be to amplify inspiring stories of the communities we work with in rural Africa. These stories are vital to evidence the impact that innovative agricultural practices and local support have on smallholder farmers who transform their livelihoods and lives. And what makes our communities uniquely different is their commitment to pass on their newly gained knowledge, skills and produce to fellow farmers, creating a powerful ripple effect of positive and sustainable change.

This approach to working together is also what binds our global teams. So as well as being a strong leader, you’ll also be proactive in collaborating across fundraising teams and adept at crafting internal and external communications to achieve our objectives.

This is a pivotal role that needs to confidently balance building the brand with attracting and retaining donors, and strategic leadership with hands on implementation. 

As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you’ll get access to a wide range of benefits, including;

• Pension
• Generous annual leave
• Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
• A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support

If you feel you have the qualities, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a covering letter to applications@rippleeffect.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.

If you require the job description in a different format, please contact applications@rippleeffect.org.

Closing date: 6pm 27th July 2025 - We will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Interview date: Week commencing 28th July 2025

Luke Mallett, Interim Director of Fundraising | luke.mallett@rippleeffect.org