Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising

The Salvation Army; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks an Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to lead and manage key fundraising activities within a successful team. Applicants should have significant fundraising experience, excellent leadership skills, and a strategic mindset, contributing to ongoing fundraising and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Legacy and In Memory fundraising.
• Proven management and implementation of strategic plans.
• Excellent team leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive fundraising and stewardship activities for In Memory income.
• Manage project budgets and collaborate with team members.
• Lead a team towards achieving fundraising goals.

Skills

Legacy and In Memory fundraising experience

Strategic planning

Project management

Budget management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

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Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising, London

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Client:

The Salvation Army

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week working at our London Headquarters a minimum of 40% per month

Interview Date: To be confirmed

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for an Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to hold a senior key role within a team responsible for c£, In Memory income and long term sustainable income (c65m a year). Significant investment and growth is being made in the programme which is achieving great success in recent DRTV and digital campaigns, alongside detailed supporter journey planning.

As Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising, you will be using your extensive expertise in all aspects of Legacy and In Memory fundraising and team management to drive key fundraising and stewardship activities. We are a growing, ambitious team with huge potential due to our well-known and respected charity brand.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant Legacy and In Memory fundraising experience with detailed knowledge of the marketplace
• Experience of successful strategic planning, management and implementation
• Extensive project, budget and supplier management skills
• Excellent leadership and people manager skills with proven experience of managing and building high-performing teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence at a senior level
• Skills to think analytically and critically, find solutions and improve processes and procedures

This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army as we invest in all aspects of fundraising and marketing and move our database to MS Dynamics CRM. If you are senior, experienced fundraising manager looking to shape a team and add your contribution to The Salvation Army’s Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team’s existing success, this could be the role you’re looking for.

The Territorial Headquarters are located in Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8FJ. We require the post-holder to work a minimum of 2 days per week from our London office.