The Salvation Army – Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in office, London SE5.
Salary: £53.952 – £57,055 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
The Salvation Army, the UK’s leading social welfare charity, is seeking an Assistant Head of Legacy and in Memory Fundraising to increase the number of In Memory donors and legacy supporters who will leave a future gift to the charity in their Wills.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.
The Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising is a senior role in the Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team, working alongside the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to drive activities after a significant and sustained investment in this area by the organisation.
The role will lead on the delivery of a multi-channel legacy marketing programme and championing legacy giving across the organisation. The post-holder will be responsible for establishing a year on year 10% increase in the number of legacy enquirers, considerers, intenders and pledgers to the charity, as well as establishing a new in memory fundraising programme that will increase annual income.
The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in all aspects of legacy and in memory fundraising and of project managing multiple campaigns across a range of channels, achieving and improving target revenues. You will have a track record in successful strategic planning, management and implementation of strategy and be a highly organised project manager able to work across simultaneous complex projects.
Your excellent leadership and people manager skills working and building high performing teams will be combined with strong financial management and analytical abilities. You will also be skilled in creative development and be an excellent communicator, able to influence at a senior level and to develop strong, successful, collaborative and influential working relationships. Finally, you must be able to work within, and be empathic with, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 30th March, 9am
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.
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Are you an experienced Legacy Administrator or Assistant Legacy Officer looking for your next opportunity?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hiring for a permanent Legacy Executive, a critical role within our Legacy Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for some of our core administrative duties and a blend of legacy casework beyond just pecuniary gifts, working with the team to manage risk and maximise the value of our legacies.
The team are supportive, collaborate and work closely together to manage and honour gifts left in Wills. It's a detail focused environment, but one where you can share knowledge, offer guidance and celebrate success together.
Salary
The salary for this position is £35,023 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
- You will manage your own varied caseload of legacy gifts, playing a key role in ensuring income is received efficiently while balancing legal responsibilities with sensitivity and care.
- You will be at the heart of legacy operations, setting up and maintaining accurate records across systems, giving you real ownership of high-quality data that informs decision-making and drives performance.
- You will build meaningful relationships with executors, families and professional contacts, using every interaction as an opportunity to show appreciation and strengthen long-term supporter connections.
- You will collaborate across teams on engaging projects such as legacy events and the Book of Remembrance, helping to celebrate supporters’ stories and bring their impact to life.
- You will use your attention to detail to track income, review estate valuations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, helping to maximise the value of every gift.
- You will play an active role in improving processes and shaping how legacy management works, with opportunities to contribute ideas and enhance the team’s effectiveness.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience managing detailed, process-driven work where accuracy and organisation are essential within legacy, legal or estate administration environments.
- A clear understanding of how Wills and probate work, and confidence applying this knowledge in a practical setting.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
- Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively and keep multiple cases progressing at the same time.
- Confidence working with databases or record systems, maintaining accurate information and using data to support decision-making.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
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