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Legacy Case Officer
Location: London
Hiring range: 33,000-39,000 GBP per year
Hybrid schedule: 2 days/week in office
The Legacy Case Officer is responsible for the professional administration of a substantial portfolio of UK estates in which the charity is a beneficiary. Managing approximately half of the charity’s active UK caseload, you will ensure gifts left in Wills are realised efficiently, compliantly and in line with the charity’s values. This role is central to safeguarding and maximising legacy income and you will exercise sound judgement, manage risk, and build relationships with executors and legal professionals to secure timely and accurate distributions.
About IFAW
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a global leader in animal welfare and conservation. We work tirelessly to protect animals and their habitats around the world. We help animals and people thrive together. Legacy gifts play a vital role in sustaining our critical work worldwide.
Join us in making a lasting impact for animals and the planet, through careful legacy case management.
Role and Responsibilities
Portfolio & Case Management
• Independently manage a diverse caseload including pecuniary, specific and residuary gifts from notification through to final distribution.
• Assess Wills, communications and estate accounts to confirm entitlement and identify risks.
• Proactively progress cases, minimising delays and protecting the charity’s interests.
• Maintain clear case files, identifying where further information is required.
• Escalate complex, high-value or contentious matters in line with internal processes.
Income & Financial Handling
• Contribute to reliable income forecasting through active case monitoring and accurate valuations.
• Support timely and appropriate accruals.
• Ensure estate accounts are reviewed, approved and distributions recorded in line with internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value where appropriate and proportionate.
Relationship Management
• Build and maintain professional relationships with solicitors, executors and co‑beneficiaries, communicating clearly, confidently and with empathy.
• Represent the charity’s interests with a balance of income protection and reputational awareness, ensuring a smooth experience for all parties.
Risk & Compliance
• Ensure estate administration complies with UK probate and charity law, applying proportionate challenge where it appears inconsistent with the charity’s entitlement.
• Maintain accurate, audit ready records and provide recommendations to progress cases requiring management/Trustee input or carrying reputational risk.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Essential Experience and Knowledge
• Experience in estate administration, probate casework or legacy management, with working knowledge of UK probate processes and estate documentation.
• Experience reviewing estate accounts and financial information.
Desirable
• Professional qualification or study toward CiCLA, LMAP, STEP, a law degree or equivalent.
• Experience managing residuary or contentious estates and understanding legacy income recognition in a charity context.
We welcome applications from candidates with transferable probate or estate administration experience, even if they have not worked within the charity sector.
Core Competencies
• Strong interpretation of Wills, legal documents and financial accounts; excellent attention to detail.
• Skilled in risk assessment, proportionate decision‑making and accurate CRM use.
• Effective caseload management with clear written communication.
• Confident engagement with legal professionals and executors, handling sensitive matters empathetically.
• Proactive, resilient and collaborative when progressing complex estates.
At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Application deadline: 31 March 2026
To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest at Legacy Case Officer | Opportunities
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Location: The Upper Room, St Saviour’s Church, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,500 per annum (full-time equivalent), £30,000 actual salary for 4 days per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 1 day per week in the office
Reports to: CEO
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About the Role
The Upper Room (TUR) works with individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, social exclusion and involvement with the criminal justice system. Through UR4Meals, UR4Driving and UR4Jobs, we provide practical support, dignity and opportunity to some of the most disadvantaged members of our community in West London.
TUR anticipates an annual income of approximately £725,000 in 2026/27, with around 57% generated through trusts and foundation grants. We have strong, established relationships with the majority of our funders, including a number of multi-year grants already in place.
We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to lead, shape and grow our income generation activity at a pivotal time for the organisation. This role is responsible for securing and sustaining the funding required to meet growing demand across our services.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead on trusts and foundations and community fundraising initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping strategy while also delivering high-quality funding applications and maintaining strong funder relationships.
This role suits someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and who is confident representing the organisation externally.
The postholder will attend quarterly evening Finance Sub-Committee meetings, providing fundraising insight and income updates to trustees. Occasional evening or weekend fundraising events will also be required. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Trusts and Statutory Fundraising
- Research, identify and secure funding from trusts and foundations
- Develop compelling funding applications and tailored proposals
- Manage reporting requirements and reapplications in line with deadlines
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing funders
2. Community Fundraising
- Develop and steward relationships with community supporters and local networks
- Support and grow individual giving and small-scale community initiatives
- Represent TUR at meetings, local events and presentations
- Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement across West London
3. Strategy and Governance
- Develop and implement TUR’s fundraising strategy
- Provide regular fundraising reports to the Board and Finance Committee
- Work closely with service managers to develop strong cases for support
- Ensure accurate record keeping, income tracking and pipeline management
- Monitor performance against income targets and adjust plans accordingly
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Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience securing funding from trusts and foundations
- Track record of successful funding applications, including multi-year grants
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling proposals
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Confidence presenting to external stakeholders
- Commitment to TUR’s mission and values
Desirable
- Knowledge of the West London funding landscape
- Understanding of issues affecting people experiencing homelessness and those leaving prison
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Why Join Us
The Upper Room is a values-led organisation committed to empowering people facing poverty and exclusion. You will be joining a small, committed and supportive team, with the opportunity to shape income generation at a critical time for the charity.
Flexible working arrangements are supported, with at least one day per week based in the office to ensure team cohesion and collaboration.
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a respected West London charity delivering tangible, life-changing impact.
The Upper Room is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
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How to Apply
Please send your CV along with a covering letter (maximum 500 words) outlining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the criteria.
If you would like an informal conversation before applying, we would be happy to arrange this.
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Recruitment Process
Stage 1: Panel interview focused on experience, approach and alignment with TUR’s mission.
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Closing Date
Monday, 23rd March 2026
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Making sure nobody, socially or financially excluded in West London goes without help, supporting those in need, enabling those with potential
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Harris Hill is working with a health based charity located in Epsom, to assist in the search for a Fundraising Officer for a brand new role.
This role will start life as a temporary position, working full time (37.5hpw), with 2-3 days a week in the office. However, the client is ultimately seeking a permanent fill for this role, so ideally we would like someone who would be interested in this transition over to work for them directly.
The charity has seen substantial growth over the past two years, so this role has been developed to increase their income through individual giving, and events/ challenge events. However, the client is being flexible, so anyone with a broader fundraising background will be considered.
To be considered, we would ideally like someone with the following keys skills and experiences.
Minimum of 2-3 years fundraising experience gained through working across several relevant fundraising disciplines.
Ability to clearly demonstrate the achievement of annual income targets.
Experience in the development of individual giving programmes.
Experience in the development and management of supporter journeys.
Knowledge and experience of using a CRM system (Sales Force or similar)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
A clean full driving licence and a car owner.
If you would like to hear more about this wonderful charity, the role and to see a full JD, please do apply for further details.
