Head of Legacy & In Memory

Greater London (Hybrid)
£52,000 - £54,800 per year
Full-time
Contract (12 month FTC)
Job description

The Talent Set are working with a brilliant International Development Charity to recruit a Head of Legacy & In Memory to lead innovative campaigns that will strengthen their mission and drive strategy development that ensures growth of legacy income.

What’s on offer:

  • Salary: circa £53,000 depending on experience
  • Working pattern: Hybrid, 1-2 days/month in Central London office
  • 12 month FTC (ideally starting in January)


Key duties include:

  • Lead on the strategic development of the Legacy and In Memory programme, considering audiences, products and channels. This includes managing a team of 2 direct reports, as well as the Legacy and In Memory budget.
  • Present business cases for the development of the strategic programme and activity based on testing and innovation of audiences, products and channels.
  • Collaborate with other Heads of across the Fundraising Directorate to ensure consistent communication to supporters.
  • Drive the development of the corporate fundraising programme, working with Global Programmes colleagues and partners based in the countries where the charity operates in.
  • Provide supportive and dynamic line management for two direct reports
  • Work closely with Data and Insight teams to ensure effective and accurate reporting and that insight drives future activity.


We’re looking for the following skills & experience:

  • Experience in strategic management of a multi-channel Legacy programme, including reporting and insight.
  • Experience of delivering creative and innovative acquisition fundraising plans, including supporter journeys across both on and offline channels.
  • Experience of managing budgets and plans, monitoring, reporting and reforecasting.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire a team to exceed targets.


To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Posted by
The Talent Set View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 16 October 2024
Closing date: 27 October 2024 at 17:00
Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Marketing, Legacy