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Legacy & Major Donor Lead
Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DP (with hybrid working available)
Up to £37,500 gross per annum depending on skills and experience
Permanent, Full Time – 35 Hours per Week
Closing date: 02 July 2026
Interviews: 08 and 15 July 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is shaping a wilder future for our counties – protecting special places, restoring habitats and inspiring people to act for nature. As part of the UK’s fastest-growing movement for nature’s recovery, we lead with passion, integrity and bold thinking. Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas matter, and you can help create lasting change for wildlife and people.
We are seeking a Legacy & Major Donor Lead to join our cause.
Created as part of investment in the Trust’s fundraising capacity, this exciting new role will take the lead on our crucial legacy and major donor income streams as we strive to achieve transformative income to support nature’s recovery across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
What you’ll be doing:
Leading on all operational aspects of these income streams and inputting into strategy with the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, you will have responsibility for growing the Trust’s legacy, mid-level and major donor fundraising.
With support from colleagues across the department and wider Trust, you’ll provide stewardship to a portfolio of mid and high-value relationships, cultivate and secure new donors, and act as a champion for this crucial area of work across the organisation.
About you:
You will be an experienced fundraiser with outstanding communication skills and strong technical legacy skills and knowledge, as well as in-depth knowledge and track record of success in growing a major donor programme. You’re a proactive, positive and confident fundraiser with the experience and expertise to take the lead across our legacy and major donor income streams.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must:
- Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial*, long term** adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and;
(*Substantial is more than minor or trivial **Long-term means 12 months or more)
- Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme.
We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working
This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which mutually suits the candidate and the Trust. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so we although we offer hybrid working, we do not offer full home working within our roles.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs), free parking at our sites and more.
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Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. Over the past three years, PCR has won:
- the Change Project of the year award in 2023
- the Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships award at the Communiqué 2025 awards
- Fundraiser of the Year award at the National Fundraiser Awards 2026
- The Mark Collins Award for Most Powerful Use of Insight to Improve Supporter Experience at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Awards 2026
Marketing & Communications Manager Role
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the voice, profile and public presence of one of the UK’s leading prostate cancer charities at a pivotal moment in its growth.
As Marketing & Communications Manager, you will lead and deliver dynamic, integrated marketing and communications activity that raises awareness, strengthens our brand, supports fundraising growth and positions Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) as a trusted and influential voice in prostate cancer research and patient advocacy.
Working across the organisation, you will bring campaigns, stories and partnerships to life through compelling content, proactive media outreach and audience-focused communications. From coordinating awareness campaigns and celebrity engagement to developing press releases, managing digital channels and responding to media opportunities, this is a varied, fast-paced role with real impact.
You will play a central role in ensuring PCR remains visible, relevant and influential, helping us reach new audiences, inspire supporters, amplify patient voices and ultimately drive change for men affected by prostate cancer.
Why join us?
This is a chance to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing charities at an exciting stage in our journey. Ambitious, innovative and purpose-driven, we are working to change the future of prostate cancer through groundbreaking research, powerful partnerships and bold awareness activity. You’ll be part of a passionate and collaborative team delivering meaningful work every day.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
- Deliver integrated marketing and communications activity across the charity, ensuring consistency of messaging, tone of voice and brand identity.
- Manage and maintain the organisational communications calendar and messaging hierarchy.
- Support the development and delivery of high-impact campaigns, awareness activity and organisational announcements.
- Create engaging content across digital and print channels including website copy, email communications, campaign assets and supporter materials.
- Coordinate and support social media activity in collaboration with colleagues.
- Support internal communications activity to improve collaboration, awareness and information sharing across teams.
- Lead the planning and coordination of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month activity annually.
Media & PR
- Work closely with our external media agency to develop and deliver impactful media campaigns.
- Draft press releases, media statements, briefing documents and reactive comments as needed.
- Support proactive media outreach and identify opportunities to secure media coverage and raise PCR’s profile.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with journalists, media outlets and external partners.
- Monitor the news and identify opportunities for PCR to contribute expert comment and thought leadership.
- Provide out-of-hours media support, including responding to journalist enquiries where required.
Brand, storytelling & ambassadors
- Uphold and strengthen PCR’s brand identity across all communications and platforms.
- Manage and grow PCR’s ambassador, celebrity and case study programmes.
- Identify, recruit and steward compelling patient stories and supporter case studies.
- Support photography and video shoots to ensure content is impactful, inclusive and aligned with the brand.
- Work closely with ambassadors and celebrity supporters to maximise engagement, visibility and campaign impact.
Cross-organisational support
- Partner with fundraising, research, patient projects and influencing teams to deliver coordinated communications support.
- Develop marketing materials and storytelling assets to support fundraising campaigns, partnerships and events.
- Identify opportunities for greater collaboration, integration and impact cross-organisationally.
- Support the delivery of a future brand review and refresh project if required.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would have the following:
- Experience in a marketing, communications, PR or media role, ideally within the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling, audience-focused content.
- Experience drafting press releases, media materials and digital communications content.
- Strong understanding of media relations, storytelling and brand communications.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience managing social media and digital communications channels.
- Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, journalists, ambassadors and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, creative and solutions-focused approach with the confidence to spot opportunities and act on them.
- Commitment to PCR’s mission and values.
How To Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 750 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.
There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online, and the second will be in-person interview at our offices in central London.
For more information about the role, please contact our Claire Walsh, Director of Marketing & Engagement for an informal chat. Contact details are availabe in the full job description.
For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage, and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
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About the role
We are recruiting for a Proposition Development Manager to join on a permanent contract. The full-time working hours for this role are 35 hours per week, however we are open to receiving applications from people who would like part-time hours with a minimum of 21 hours per week required (0.6 FTE). This is a home-based role, with occasional travel required for in-person team meetings and events.
As Proposition Development Manager, you will develop compelling and engaging propositions that will strengthen our ability to reach ambitious income and growth targets. This role will work collaboratively with the Senior Proposition Development Manager to meet with teams across the Society to understand key plans, impact models and budgets for our future work.
By utilising good copywriting skills, you will craft these propositions into compelling narratives for high value fundraising. You will work in collaboration with other teams, including working closely with fundraisers from across Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy to support their aims.
Additionally, you will spearhead key projects that improve the rigour and effectiveness of our teams, whilst working closely with the Corporate, Philanthropy and Development teams, alongside Research and Service teams, to drive meaningful propositions that inspire support.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 24th June.
About you
Joining us, you’ll have demonstrable experience of utilising propositions for a high value audience, in addition to a track record of producing engaging and persuasive written copy that can inspire an audience. You’ll have demonstrated an understanding of the needs of high value audiences, including corporate partners, philanthropists, trusts, foundations and legacy supporters.
Crucially, you’ll be an effective problem-solver with the ability to use your organisational and prioritisation skills to manage projects effectively. You’ll have experience of proactively building relationships with stakeholders across different teams to ensure effective collaboration, with the ability to influence and negotiate to achieve required outcomes.
What you’ll focus on:
- Working closely with the Senior Proposition Development Manager to develop a range of compelling funding propositions that support the income and growth ambitions of the High Value Partnerships and Legacies Directorate.
- Utilising supporter data and information to create compelling fundraising propositions, spotting gaps and opportunities to write up current activity into inspiring communications, as well as leading on resources for newly launched projects.
- Building internal networks to allow you to translate Alzheimer’s Society’s activity into compelling resources that articulate the need, solution, budget and impact of our work.
- Proactively sharing information about ‘priority propositions’ in a range of formats, including by facilitating working groups and on team-wide webinars.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, including in Research, Dementia Support and Partnerships (Services) and Campaigns and Influencing, to understand priorities and work closely with key stakeholders to decide how activity can be packaged up.
- Working collaboratively with Corporate, Philanthropy and Legacy teams to understand supporter needs and the role propositions can play in enabling Alzheimer’s Society to reach our ambitious income goals.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? We know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.