Legacy manager jobs in Cambridge

Woodgreen Pets Charity has been helping pets and their owners live happier, healthier lives for over 100 years. From rehoming and community support to education and advocacy, our work is powered by dedicated people and a focus on reaching communities so that our voice can play an important role in shaping conversations about animal welfare.

We are in an exciting period of growth and transformation and are looking to appoint a Legacy Engagement Manager to our team on a 9-month fixed term basis.  Responsible for developing and implementing our Legacy and In Memory marketing strategies, supporter journeys, and operational plans, our successful applicant will support Woodgreen’s Senior Development Manager to evaluate campaigns and activities, drawing conclusions and making recommendations to support us in securing a growing pipeline of legacy pledgers.

By developing and delivering campaigns in the retention/stewardship stages of the legacy supporter journey they will increase In-Memory income and report and evaluate retention and stewardship activities against objectives and KPIs, ensuring that key learnings are used to inform future development activity.  Planning and developing Woodgreen’s supporter journeys across Legacy, Pet Promise and In Memory our successful candidate will ensure alignment with both Woodgreen’s acquisition strategy and Individual Giving communications and journey.

If you are;

• Experienced in developing and implementing supporter journey programs, events and direct marketing campaigns.
• Enjoy working with data and fundraising databases to develop and measure effective marketing strategies and activities.
• Have substantial analytical skills and attention to detail, specifically in relation to supporter relationships, retention and development management.

And have a good knowledge of best practice legacy marketing and fundraising strategies coupled with a knowledge of, and commitment to, compliance with fundraising codes of practice, fundraising regulator guidelines and data protection regulations we would love to hear from you!

This is a full time 9 month fixed-term opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis with the expectation that our successful candidate will work from our Godmanchester site approximately 1 - 2 days a month dependant on business need.  The starting salary for this position will be £35,598 - £43,507 pro rata per annum depending on experience.  This is complemented by;

• Pro rata equivalent of 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) 
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
• 25% discount in our charity shops

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a well-established charity on a fantastic Legacy Engagement Manager role. This position offers the opportunity to create meaningful connections with supporters, enhance legacy giving programmes, and contribute to a cause that directly impacts the lives of pets and their owners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to engage supporters and legacy pledgers through events, email campaigns, and personalised communications.
• Manage supporter journeys, ensuring donors feel valued and inspired to continue their involvement.
• Grow in-memory activity by exploring new avenues to honour supporters’ wishes for their pets’ future care.
• Organise and facilitate supporter events, including onsite visits and engagement activities, to showcase the charity’s work.
• Collaborate with team members to optimise communication approaches, improve sign-up processes, and increase supporter conversion rates.
• Contribute ideas for future campaigns and events, aligning with the charity’s evolving brand and messaging.
• Support the charity’s community engagement initiatives, helping foster a strong supporter community.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in legacy or charitable fundraising, with a focus on stewardship and supporter engagement.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with diverse audiences both face-to-face and via email.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and events efficiently.
• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to developing supporter retention activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, sharing ideas and supporting organizational goals.
• Experience organising and supporting onsite events and supporter activities.
• Ability to adapt to changes in branding and messaging while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,598 - £43,507 per year
• Location: 2 days per month in Cambridgeshire Office
• Contract: 9-month FTC

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.