Legacy Officer Jobs

The Legacy & Endowment Officer role is your opportunity to join our excellent team at an exciting time as we enter our 125th anniversary year as a University. You will be passionate about the impact the University’s teaching and research has on the world and have enthusiasm for working in a higher education fundraising and helping the University achieve its charitable objectives. You will be an excellent communicator, willing to be in an external facing role, speaking regularly with our supporters and highly organised, thriving in a fast-paced working environment. 

This role sits within the Philanthropy Team and reports to the Head of Legacies & Endowments, who you will work alongside to generate new gifts to the University and care for our existing donors. Legacy gifts, or gifts in wills, play a major part in supporting both students and research and you will require a broad skillset but a relationship centred approach to take on this varied role in which you will be well supported with training and development. We are ambitious to grow our legacy and endowment programmes substantially in the coming years and would relish your passion and enthusiasm to help us do that. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is seeking a Legal Officer (10-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension) to play a key role in enabling us to fulfil our mission to break the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realise everyone’s right to a nationality. There is a possibility of extension beyond the initial contract term, subject to funding availability.

ENS is a civil society alliance of over 180 members in 41 countries. We are dedicated to raising awareness about statelessness, supporting legal and policy development, and building civil society’s capacity to act. At the heart of our work lies the understanding that stateless people and their communities should be leaders of change.

This is a great opportunity to help us deliver our new Strategic Plan working at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues. The successful candidate will support our law and policy development work and help galvanise change across the region to end statelessness in Europe.

We are looking for someone with a legal background and good understanding of statelessness and related human rights issues and standards. They will be able to demonstrate an aptitude to successfully perform the various facets of the role, including legal research and analysis, litigation, and legal advocacy. They will be highly articulate in English (other languages are an asset) with excellent attention to detail, and strong IT, organisational, and interpersonal skills. They will contribute positively to our dynamic organisational ethos, and demonstrate a flexible ‘can do’ approach, fitting well into a fast-moving and demanding environment with an international dimension.

The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the requisite aptitude, flexibility, and ambition, as well as a strong commitment to working with diverse communities across Europe to address statelessness.

We provide a friendly and welcoming team environment. This includes flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and professional development.

We particularly welcome applications from stateless (or formerly stateless) individuals, and people from a migrant, refugee, or minority background. If you require support with your application, please get in touch to discuss this further with us.

ENS is committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as required in line with our Safeguarding Policy. ENS has a flexible working policy and is open to considering the role being undertaken on a part-time basis. Please specify your preferred work hours when applying. We will be happy to discuss flexible working options at the interview stage.

Please note that all applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this post.

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual holiday (with an additional day for each completed year of service up to 5 days)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• enhanced family-friendly policies
• enhanced sick leave and sick pay
• an employee assistance programme
• ENS operates a hybrid working model with staff working partly from home and partly from the office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of one day per week during their probation period and a minimum number of days per month to be agreed with their Line Manager thereafter.

If you would like to discuss any aspects of the role, please contact ENS Head of Policy & Advocacy, Nina Murray - contact details in the role description document.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Individual Giving (IG) and Legacies Officer will work closely with the IG Manager and play a pivotal role in growing cash and regular donors and legacy giving for St George’s Hospital Charity. This position is crucial to our goal of increasing individual giving from £350,000 to £600,000 and legacies over the next five years.

The postholder will have a strong direct and digital marketing background as they will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to:

• lead marketing initiatives for all IG streams including cash, regular, Payroll Giving, Face to Face, Lottery.

• drive forward seamless automated digital stewardship journeys, and produce engaging campaigns that demonstrate our impact.

• delivering effective digital activities that grow our brand awareness and income from fundraising campaigns

They will also be a strong administrator, with attention to detail leading on administration for Individual Giving and Legacies, working with IG Manager and Fundraising Assistant to ensure online and offline donations are accurately processed, reconciled and uploaded to our database.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Individual Giving

1.1. Recruit, engage and mobilise donors to increase income year on year.

1.2. Lead on two fundraising campaigns each year, creating communication assets for our website, social media platforms and newsletters.

1.3. Ensure our donation platforms are fit for purpose and integrate into our database, with a view to ensuring we have a high donor conversion rate.

1.4. Ensure all activities comply with relevant data protection and gift aid legislation, adhering to Fundraising Regulator standards.

1.5. Where appropriate, act as a point of contact for external agencies and direct marketing platform providers.

1.6. With support from Fundraising Assistant, ensure our administration, record keeping and thanking for all IG activity is accurate and up to date.

1.7. Process & record income onto our CRM, including batch uploads.

2. Legacy Giving

2.1. Lead on all legacy administration including processing incoming legacy gifts, keeping accurate records, ensure they are allocated correctly and thanked appropriately, where possible.

2.2. Liaising with solicitors on open legacy cases and recording updates.

2.3. Support IG Manager on legacy marketing materials and campaigns.

3. Donor Journeys 

3.1. Develop and disseminate key supporter journeys across web, social media and Google Ads

3.2. Plan, design, write and deliver automated email supporter journeys for new and existing donors to enhance engagement and retention.

3.3. Create engaging communication assets (videos, blog posts, leaflets) for donors and prospective donors that demonstrate the charity’s impact.

4. Direct & Digital Marketing

4.1. Lead on content creation creatively that will appeal and engage our supporters e.g. social media posts, videos, blog posts

4.2. Manage and optimize paid advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) to drive traffic and donations.

4.3. Liaise with external agencies where necessary.

4.4. Update associated webpages e.g. Donate, Leave a Gift in your Will, ensuring these pages are user friendly and accessible with a view to improve conversion rates of people donating online and leaving a gift in their will.

4.5. Collaborate with internal teams and hospital staff to research, develop, and deliver new campaigns, messages, or digital products.

4.6. Implement tests with clear segmentation and testing matrices to maximize learning and income from each campaign.

4.7. Analyse and interpret direct marketing campaign results, producing regular reports that draw conclusions and make recommendations for future activity.

4.8. Work with our Database Manager to ensure all campaign data is utilized, captured, and processed efficiently and accurately.

4.9. Work with management to develop a digital fundraising plan that is clear and timeline-focussed to grow relevant income streams e.g. legacies and individual giving.

4.10.Plan and implement strategies to mobilise supporters via digital channels aiming to increase our newsletter subscribers from 3,000 – 10,000 contacts with a view to convert digital leads into cash donors

5. General Duties

• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to enhance team performance and collaboration.

• Using our communications toolkit, incorporate our branding and tone of voice across all assets.

• As and when required, provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.

• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in regular performance reviews

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may vary dependent on the needs of the charity.

Job overview

Since 1999, RUHX has had an unwavering commitment to excellence that has extended beyond NHS budgets, supporting the RUH and community healthcare. We have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.

Every day on our team is a unique experience, offering a flexible work environment. We believe in a balanced approach, with equal time spent working from home, in the office, and engaging with our community.

Our track record speaks volumes, evidenced by £10m raised for the Dyson Cancer Centre, which opened in April 2024, the introduction of Robotic Surgery in 2023 following a £2.3m campaign, £1m+ for the Breast Unit expansion in 2022 and many other projects. We have numerous other initiatives on the horizon—this is an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a new Legacy and Tribute Manager; you’ll have many opportunities to make your mark and the freedom to try new ideas. You will also be supported by a culture that encourages learning and being positively disruptive.

This is a key fundraising role in the organisation focusing on, and further developing, implementing and evaluating, our Legacy and Tribute Funds programme. You will need to feel comfortable promoting this critical fundraising area and be prepared to emotionally engage with / invest in relationships with supporters and their families.

You will need experience in fundraising and especially legacy marketing. You must have sound knowledge of the legal processes and procedures that cover the management and administration of Wills/legacies by the legal profession. We will help support you to growing your career in the charity sector whilst being part of an ambitious and fun team going further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve.

Closing date: 20/01/2025 23:59

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legacy and Individual Giving Officer. You’ll lead on our Legacy and Individual Giving strategy and be part of a group of outstanding fundraisers.

Working closely with the Senior Public Fundraising Manger, you will plan and develop engaging supporter communications and products across multiple channels to multiple individual audiences, including acquisition and retention. 

You will create and implement all aspects of legacy fundraising and administer legacy cases in line with best practice - communicating with executors, solicitors and all other aspects of estate administration.

In this role you will also plan, project manage and deliver a full programme of Individual Giving appeals to optimise response rates and lifetime value.

Based in Surrey, the Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist college and charity that focuses on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and makes dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.

We believe that every young disabled person should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers and we offer a personalised study programme focusing on building independence, communication and social interaction skills through the arts, supported housing and a personal care service.

35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Opportunities for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Excellent benefits include (but not limited to) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions, Employment Assistant Program (EAP) paid days off for dependants, bereavement leave, death in service, free staff lunches and training and development opportunities.

Essential qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent
• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including Maths and English OR demonstrable literacy and numeracy
• At least 3yrs experience delivering fundraising projects
• Experience of using and maintaining databases, especially CRM systems.
• Experience using Microsoft package in particular word and excel.
• Has worked as part of a team
• Customer service experience
• Basic knowledge of Gift Aid and how it applies to financial donations
• Knowledge of different methods of fundraising
• Understanding of charity legislation in relation to fundraising activities, in particular GDPR
• Good communication and presentation skills
• High levels of accuracy in written materials and data entry
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work on own initiative under pressure & without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to build and maintain good working relationships with people
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise own workload including demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and working to strict deadlines under pressure
• Numerate
• Good IT skills including email and data recording

Orpheus is a charity that delivers high quality services for young disabled adults. We have jobs for support workers, teachers, administrators and many more. We train, nurture and support our staff and offer a welcoming and friendly working environment. If you share our passion for changing the lives of disabled people, then we would love to hear from you.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online searches will form part of this process. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

Porchlight is Kent’s largest homelessness charity and a leading provider of housing, mental health and wellbeing services across the southeast. It’s an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we continue to build our profile across the county.

As the individual giving and legacy manager, you will develop the charity's individual giving and legacy programs, increasing the value and length of support from existing and new supporters. Identify audiences, products, and messages, and develop donor journeys to maximize sustainable income. Working with the Head of fundraising, and the wider income generation and communications team you will develop multi-channel campaigns that inspire and engage people and motivate them to support Porchlight.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s taking Porchlight’s fundraising activity to the next level, growing reach and engagement and driving change for the homeless and vulnerable people we support.

The role requires:

• Knowledge of individual giving and legacy fundraising principles and practice
• Knowledge of Charity law and the Fundraising Regulator’s code of conduct
• Experience of designing and delivering fundraising campaigns
• Experience of developing and implementing individual giving and legacy strategies
• Experience of donor development and working to targets
• Experience of using a contact management database to manage relationships
• Experience of budget planning and forecasting

Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility available

Contract type: Permanent, full time. 

Interview date: 15th Janaury 2025

SAT-7 UK is looking to recruit a Supporter Engagement Officer to inspire and influence individuals and the UK Church to show love, strengthen faith and bring joy to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and personable individual to help support and build our relationships with individual supporters.We are looking for someone with good administrative and organisational skills to help increase the impact of direct mail (appeals), the development of welcome and regular giving programmes, fundraising projects, and in using personal communications (including phone) to connect with supporters.

Applicants should have excellent communication and implementation skills, enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition, and thrive in the context of a voluntary sector environment.  The role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and heart for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the High Level Donor (HLD) touchpoint plan by ringing supporters on a weekly basis
• Track and record communications with prospects and donors in the supporter database
• Use the database to identify HLD prospects and to run regular reports about individual giving as guided by the Fundraising Manager
• Contribute to the delivery of direct marketing campaigns (supporter and external appeal mailings), including preparing appeal briefs, kick-off meetings, liaising with colleagues, external copywriter and external agency/mailing house
• Help develop and grow the joy bringer (regular giving) programme through the use of new data insights, reporting, anniversary gifts and online events
• Ensure individual supporter relationships (including HLDs) are appropriately managed, thanked and asked
• Support key supporter/donor care management processes and programmes
• Support the expansion of digital fundraising campaigns
• Support the development of other fundraising opportunities including legacies / in-memorium giving, emergency appeals and projects e.g. for supporter-sponsored events

If this sounds like the right role for you and you would like to find out more, please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.

LOCATION - Remote 

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Individual Giving Officer at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

You will support the Individual Giving team in the delivery of key fundraising strategies across a range of channels and income streams. This includes project-managing direct marketing campaigns, working to our digital fundraising strategy, liaising with suppliers and delivering key donor stewardship. You will play a key role in driving income at Emmaus UK as well as supporting the fundraising of Emmaus federation partners.

Who are we looking for?

Working within the Fundraising and Influence directorate, reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the role will be central to the delivery of the strategic objectives of the fundraising team.

What we offer

· £30,400 per annum

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 12 January 2025.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.

Salary: £40,450 per annum  
Hours: 35 hours per week 

This is a full-time permanent position.

Interviews will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate. 

Who we are looking for 

You’ll be joining our Fundraising and Engagement team at an exciting time as we leverage our new, global brand to engage and recruit supporters and raise essential funds to power our work.

We’re looking for a strategic, insights-led individual to join our passionate Supporter Marketing & Experience team and lead Individual Giving. The team is on an exciting journey of growth as we prepare to launch a new Membership product to unlock our connected masses and grow our Legacies programme.

With your insight-led approach and direct marketing expertise, you’ll help shape the programme, working closely with the Head of Supporter Marketing & Experience. 

Experience required 

• ​Leading and managing a team

• Planning, managing and evaluating multi-channel direct marketing campaigns for supporter acquisition and retention 

• Planning, executing and evaluating integrated supporter journeys, using digital and email platforms

• Developing and monitoring KPI’s and reporting to drive decision making

• Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners including fundraising & marketing agencies 

• Planning and managing projects and budgets

• Evaluation and reporting of direct marketing activities

• Working in a recognised database 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment

• Season ticket and cycle loan

• Pension scheme

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Overview of the Finance Officer role and the team

The newly appointed Finance Officer will provide key financial support to the charity’s finance team, assisting in the day-to-day management of financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the charity’s finances are well-managed and support the smooth running of the charity’s operations.

Are you ready to make a real difference with your expertise in Individual Giving?

Working for this national health charity as the Individual Giving & Insights Manager, you'll play a pivotal role within their Fundraising team, bringing to life a new global brand to build meaningful connections and fund lifechanging initiatives. This is a chance to work on a forward-thinking, insights led programme, launch innovative membership offerings, and help grow their Legacies programme all while benefiting from a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Job title: Individual Giving & Insights Manager
Charity type: Health charity
Salary: £39,000 to £40,400
Location: Hybrid working; London Office minimum one day per week

As this Individual Giving & Insights Manager, you will:

• Lead the Individual Giving programme worth £1.2m per year, working alongside their Individual Giving Officer to drive fundraising success.
• Develop and launch a new Membership product, designed to attract and retain connected supporters.
• Grow the Legacies programme in partnership with the Legacy Officer, enhancing supporter engagement.
• Craft supporter journeys that build deeper relationships, increase engagement, and boost income.
• Use data driven insights to refine targeting, optimise campaigns, and steer the success of their initiatives.
• Implement Innovation and test new approaches, particularly in cost effective digital channels, to secure sustainable growth for their cause.

What Makes You the Ideal Candidate?

• Strong experience in planning and executing direct marketing campaigns for supporter acquisition and retention.
• Skill in developing strategic, data driven supporter journeys using digital and email platforms.
• Proficiency in collaborating with both internal and external partners, including marketing agencies, to deliver effective campaigns.
• Experience in budget management and campaign evaluation, utilising key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of current data legislation, especially GDPR, ensuring our approach respects privacy and ethical standards.

If you are ready to take on your next Individual Giving opportunity and this sounds like the idea step then we want to hear from you. Apply within.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you a strong all-rounder in fundraising who is looking to shape the fundraising programme at a small charity, working closely with the CEO?

Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers to engage with the organisation more often and more deeply? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation with a determination to transform the future for the 220,000 people in the UK living with axial spondyloarthritis.  We have just created a fundraising strategy for the next five years. We will be embracing the analytic potential of AI and using it to create well-targeted digital-first campaigns. We’re aiming to grow income from individual giving, corporate giving, community fundraising and challenge events, trading and build further our community of legacy pledgers.

You will develop existing and new propositions, products and audiences, and deliver creative supporter journeys that build long-term loyalty and value. A natural relationship builder, you will work across all areas of fundraising. 

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV together with a two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 10 am on 2nd January 2025. Interviews will be held on 13th January at our office in Hammersmith. For further information, and to submit your application, contact Dr Dale Webb.

The Benefits

• Salary up to £42,000 p.a. 

• Employer pension contribution of 10%

• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year

• Time off in Lieu scheme

• Death in Service benefit to loved ones

We are looking for an organised, experienced, and proactive Fundraising Officer to drive income generation at ELR. This exciting new role will be key in securing essential capital and revenue funds to support all areas of our work, from restoring historic locomotives and repairing bridges and viaducts to supporting education projects in our Transport Museum and covering day-to-day operational costs.

In this role, you will raise the profile of fundraising across the organisation and work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and the Board to increase income from diverse sources, including trusts and foundations, individuals, corporations, and statutory bodies.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and a self-starter, eager to develop and lead new fundraising initiatives with a keen eye for detail. As an enthusiastic ambassador for our work, you will build our supporter base and clearly convey the impact of ELR to potential partners and stakeholders. You should have strong experience in building fundraising relationships, managing administration, and creating compelling content for various marketing channels (social media, website, crowdfunding, print, etc.).

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy for a leading North West visitor attraction and heritage site. With significant potential to explore new fundraising avenues, accelerate activity, and foster a visible culture of philanthropy, this role offers great scope for professional growth.

The position is initially for two years, with a review after 18 months and the potential to transition into a permanent, full-time role upon the successful achievement of key objectives.

There are four criteria that will disqualify applicants, so please only apply if you meet all of the following requirements:

1. At least three years of fundraising experience.
2. Experience securing funding from various sources, including trusts, foundations, corporations, individuals, and government bodies.
3. Experience providing excellent stewardship and relationship management with supporters.
4. Experience conducting prospect research to identify potential supporters.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 6th January at 12:00.

Remuneration package:

Salary range: £27,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.

• Free travel on East Lancashire Light Railway services
• Rail Staff Travel Scheme, which allows discounted travel on the UK National Rail Network
• Company pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance inc. death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme including BUPA Healthy Minds & Help@Hand app

A full-time office based role but hybrid and flexible working is available to this post.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.

We are looking for two Direct Marketing Officers to manage and deliver a series of high standard direct marketing campaigns across our Regular Giving programme; recruiting, retaining and upgrading regular donors to generate agreed income through a variety of direct marketing methods such as direct dialogue, DRTV, digital, and direct mail; encouraging regular monthly gifts or support via one of our main products such as general Regular Giving and Sponsorship, our Lottery, Value Exchange programme and other methods of committed giving as they arise.

Please note that there are two positions available - one focusing on Lottery & Lead Generation, one focusing on Regular Giving & Sponsorship. Please include in your supporting statement which role you are interested in.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

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At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 5th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 13th January 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.