Legacy Management Officer Jobs in Sidmouth, Devon
Team: Legacies & In Memory
Location: Remotely, UK
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £41,363.70 per annum
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Legacy Marketing Officer:
- The Senior Legacy Marketing Officer is responsible for delivering Cats Protection’s marketing and stewardship programmes for Gifts in Wills and Free Wills.
- This role will focus on developing annual plans, managing budgets and delivering activity across multiple communication channels (both acquisition and retention), in order to grow the active legacy file and increase future legacy income in line with Cats Protection’s income generation strategy and targets.
About the Legacies & In Memory team:
- Legacy Marketing forms a key part of the Legacy, Cat Guardians and In Memory team, which sits within our Marketing and Income Generation directorate. Legacy and In Memory fundraising is our largest income stream and accounts for around half of the income we receive every year.
- We have a team of 10
What we’re looking for in our Senior Legacy Marketing Officer:
- Significant experience in a legacy fundraising and/or direct marketing role
- Management of income and expenditure budgets
- Considerable experience of commissioning and managing external agencies and consultants
- Comfortable reporting and presenting to colleagues, senior management and external agencies
- Familiar with CARE NG or similar CRM system
- Experience of utilising in depth data analysis and segmentation for marketing purposes
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 10th April 2025
Virtual interview date: 25th & 28th April 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1.Anonymised application form
2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone
In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:
- Expanding and transforming direct care and support
- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance
- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences
Your Role in Our Vision
The Legacy and In Memory Manager will lead the charge in raising awareness and growing vital income streams through gifts in Wills and in-memory giving. With an annual portfolio worth over £40m, you'll play a key role in driving change to make legacy giving a normal, everyday way to give. Working with the wider sector through Remember a Charity, you'll help shape the future of fundraising in the UK and across Marie Curie.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Own the Legacy Product: Take the reins on driving growth and innovation for legacy and in-memory giving. Collaborate across teams to refine processes, own legacy and in memory giving, and develop fresh, impactful creative campaigns. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, media agencies, and regulatory bodies.
- Lead Campaigns: Be at the forefront of high-profile TV-led campaigns aimed at attracting legacy supporters. Craft tailored experiences for audiences, optimise data flows, and constantly improve performance to drive growth and engagement.
- Inspire Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of six, setting clear objectives and fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration. Inspire and support your team to achieve the best results while embodying the organisation's values.
- Master the Budget: Oversee a £2.5m budget to help secure over £40m in legacy income. Track financial trends, create forecasts, and provide insightful analysis to support growth.
- Ensure Compliance: Lead the charge in ensuring all operations comply with fundraising regulations, providing expert guidance to keep things running smoothly.
What you will need
- Strategic development and the ability to ensure the progression of objectives and strategy
- Data analysis and the ability to spot trends in performance and the marketplace
- Relationship building, including the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders
- People management skills including performance support and setting clear objectives
- Communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate with passion and gravitas
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to create and digest detailed reports
- Operational management skills across a large and complex multi-channel programme
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to read results from new platforms and reports
- Excellent numerical skills with the ability to prepare and digest financial reports
- Time management and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads to use resource effectively
Please see the full job description here
How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role.
Application deadline: Sunday 13th April 2025
Salary: £ 45,500
Contract: 12 month Maternity Cover
Location: Homebased
Why Join Marie Curie?
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days of annual leave plus flexible bank holidays
- Pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Enhanced wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
- Membership discounts through the Blue Light Card
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer - Mid-Value, Legacy and Community for:
- Mid-Value Giving - Lead and refine the mid-value giving strategy to boost donor engagement, retention, and income through tailored journeys and cross-team collaboration.
- Legacy Fundraising - Drive legacy giving growth by creating compelling campaigns, stewarding pledgers, and integrating powerful stories into supporter communications.
- Community Fundraising - Grow grassroots and local fundraising by supporting community groups, engaging schools and universities, and strengthening diaspora connections.
- Collaboration & Insight - Collaborate with our Communications team, maintain up-to-date content, and use data-driven insights to optimise fundraising performance and supporter experience.
- Compliance and Regulation - Ensure all campaigns meet fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice standards, keeping processes compliant and up to date.
If you are a proactive person, with experience in driving income generation, looking for a role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!
To Apply
Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Monday 14th April, 12.00 pm UK time.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
Please read the full Candidate Pack which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are looking for a determined, skilled, proactive trusts fundraiser to join our small team in this newly created role to help stop children dying suddenly and without explanation.
Tragically, 1-2 seemingly healthy children die in the UK every fortnight, often going to sleep and never waking up. This incidence is unchanging. SUDC UK was founded in 2017 to raise awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), encourage and fund scientific research and offer support and advice to affected families. We believe SUDC research should receive more attention and scientific investment and are inspired by efforts to impact SIDS (cot death), where there has been an 80% reduction in infant deaths in the past 30 years. We can do so much more for SUDC children and their families.
Why apply to SUDC UK? The post holder will be joining our ambitious, passionate, young charity, which consistently punches above its weight. SUDC remains relatively unknown to UK funders, but we are desperate to change this. Despite the current challenging trust fundraising environment, we are hopeful there are philanthropists and grant makers who will be inspired by our impact to date and the enormous potential to save young lives.
Fully remote. A home-based and flexible role. Collaboration over Teams/Zoom. Very occasional travel to meetings/events.
Do you want your job to feel exciting again? If you’re a highly motivated, experienced fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team then look no further.
The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. Could you be the newest member of our team? We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Marketing Officer to join us as we approach our centenary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in not-for-profit fundraising marketing and a passion for leveraging stories to drive fundraising success. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance. We work with leading fundraising specialists throughout the UK to refine our approach and deliver outstanding results for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.
Location
This position is based remotely. But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation. You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?
Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.
We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us do achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Could you be our Fundraising and Communications Officer?
Would you like to help those affected by disasters in the UK, when it matters most? Make a big difference within our small team as a Fundraising and Communications Officer.
If you’re an excellent communicator with strong research, project management and relationship-building skills, then we’d love to hear from you!
When a national emergency arises, we act fast to raise funds for those impacted to help with their physical, psychological, and practical needs. Our first appeal, the Coronavirus Appeal raised £100 million for those affected by the pandemic.
Outside of emergencies, we work closely with survivors of past disasters, influence government policies, and help to drive positive change in the response and resilience landscape.
The role
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Fundraising and Communications Officer who can help us to make a difference to people’s lives when national emergencies arise in the UK. That could be a flood, fire, act of terror or tragic accident - but whatever it is, you’ll be playing a vital supporting role in helping those affected to recover and rebuild their lives.
Working in to the Head of Fundraising (HoF) and Communications colleagues, you’ll help to implement our fundraising strategy, which encompasses relationships with corporate and major donors, and Trusts and Foundations, as well as public fundraising initiatives.
During UK disasters you’ll support our nationwide public-facing fundraising appeals to meet the needs of those affected. Outside of appeals you’ll help to build strong relationships with supporters, and deliver engaging campaigns and events across a range of channels.
How to apply
- Please download and read the full job description for important details
- Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter by Friday 4th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now looking for a Senior Individual Giving Officer - Retention for:
- Retention Campaigns – Oversee retention campaigns, supporter materials, and content planning, ensuring effective engagement.
- Retention Donor Journey Development – Plan and implement multi-channel donor journeys to enhance supporter experience and retention.
- Data & Insights – Use analysis and segmentation to improve donor engagement and campaign effectiveness.
- Compliance & Regulation Best Practice – Ensure all donor journeys and campaigns meet GDPR, fundraising regulations, and industry best practices.
If you are a detail-oriented person, with experience in supporting retention campaigns, looking for a role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!
To Apply
Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Monday 14th April, 8.00 am UK time.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
Please read the full Candidate Pack which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a vibrant, proactive national charity working with more than 5,000 families with a child or young person with Down syndrome. Our vision is for people with Down syndrome to lead their best lives.
Role Overview
This role is responsible for achieving fundraising targets, managing the community fundraising team and freelance grant writer(s), and leading all marketing initiatives, including social media management.
Reporting to the CEO, this role is ideal for someone with a strong background in fundraising, marketing, and team management who is passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet financial targets.
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, business network, regular giving, legacies and fundraising campaigns.
- Support and manage the community fundraising team to maximise income from individual giving, sponsored events, and community-led initiatives.
- Oversee and work closely with the freelance grant writer(s) to ensure timely and high-quality funding applications.
- Maintain and develop relationships with funders, donors, and key stakeholders, providing impact reports and updates. Develop and deliver innovative fundraising events and campaigns.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices.
Marketing and Communications
- Develop and implement an effective marketing strategy to enhance awareness, engagement, uptake of services and fundraising.
- Oversee all communications, ensuring a consistent and compelling message aligned with the charity’s vision.
- Work with Trustees and the Senior Management Team to significantly build our brand.
- Manage the social media team, ensuring engaging, timely, and impactful content across platforms.
- Oversee content creation for digital and print marketing materials, newsletters, press releases, and the website.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.
- Strengthen relationships with media outlets and influencers to increase the charity’s profile.
Team and Budget Management
- Lead and support the community fundraising team, the marketing and communications team and freelance grant writer(s), ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Monitor budgets related to fundraising and marketing activities, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and achieving ROI targets.
- Report on fundraising and marketing performance, providing regular updates to senior management and trustees.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in fundraising, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, ideally within the charity sector.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing teams and external contractors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of audiences.
- Strategic thinking, with the ability to identify and capitalise on fundraising and marketing opportunities.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of SEO optimisation, social media management and digital marketing strategies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM and fundraising platforms.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience in grant writing and securing funding from trusts and foundations.
- Knowledge of Google Ads and analytics.
- Familiarity of using Sales Force.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Experience working with volunteers and community groups.
- A personal connection to or experience within the Down syndrome or wider disability community.
Additional Information
- This is a remote role, but you will need to sometimes travel to attend events and meetings.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required to support fundraising events and campaigns
Closing date 14th April 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a dynamic and successful NHS charity which makes a difference to the lives of patients and staff at our hospitals every day. As Head of Charity you will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, driving campaigns, appeals and activities, as well as ensuring that we demonstrate the benefits of fundraising to NHS patients and staff.
At the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of NHS patients and staff through impactful fundraising and community engagement. Our charity shops, vibrant community events, and strong local support are just the beginning. Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading fundraising campaigns - launch and manage compelling appeals, including our current Super Theatre appeal, that inspire and engage donors.
• Organizing memorable events - create and oversee events that bring people together to have fun, foster a sense of community and raise money for causes, close to people’s hearts.
• Building community awareness - ensure that our community understands the Charity’s mission, what it is here to do and how to get involved.
• Acting as an ambassador – act as an ambassador for the Charity with potential donors, grant organisations, public, patients and staff.
• Strategic planning - think strategically to align the Charity’s resources with the priorities of the NHS Trust, supporting Trustees in making long- term and effective investment decisions.
The team covers Northern Devon and Exeter and Eastern Devon, offering a diverse and supportive environment where you work will directly benefit patients and staff, improving their experiences and outcomes.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th May 2025
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, this key leadership role will be pivotal in developing and implementing strategies across events, community initiatives, challenge events, individual giving, and appeals. As Senior Mass Fundraising Lead, you will grow income, foster long-term supporter relationships, and secure vital unrestricted funds to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma.
The successful postholder will lead our mass fundraising efforts to ensure they are high-impact, supporter-focused, and aligned with the charity’s mission. Whether it’s delivering memorable fundraising events, growing challenge participation, or developing and strengthening individual giving programmes, your work will play a crucial role in achieving ambitious income targets to make a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood cancer.
Who are we looking for?
We seek a dynamic and strategic mass fundraising professional with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies across multiple income streams.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive experience in mass fundraising – including events, community fundraising, challenge events, and individual giving.
- Proven success in developing and executing fundraising strategies to achieve ambitious income targets.
- Strong leadership skills – with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities – effectively engaging donors, supporters, and stakeholders.
- A data-driven and innovative mindset, with experience using CRM systems to optimise fundraising strategies.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about public libraries? Do you want to see them move up the political and public agenda? Can you help the library sector get the right message to the right people at the right time?
Libraries Connected is a small organisation with big ambitions for public libraries. As part of our ongoing growth, we are establishing a new team to turbocharge our work advocating for the library sector, influencing policy, delivering research and shaping the national conversation around libraries. This is a unique opportunity to establish and recruit a new team, set our priorities for this area of work and make a lasting impact on public libraries.
Our vision is an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high-quality public library service at the heart of every community in the UK.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.