Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising, PROSPECTUS

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to lead vital fundraising areas. This brand-new position involves overseeing a £2m budget and a dedicated team, shaping strategies to enhance supporter engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in fundraising or a related field, with excellent communication and leadership skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the charity's mission and drive long-term success in fundraising efforts. If you are passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legacy and In Memory fundraising is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Legacy and In Memory fundraising initiatives.
• Manage a £2m budget and a team of four.

Skills

Legacy Fundraising

In Memory Fundraising

Campaign Management

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Prospectus is working with our client to recruit a new Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising. The organisation has a trusted presence in communities across the country, offering practical and emotional support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Their mission is to offer hope, dignity, and opportunity for all.

The Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising is a brand-new position which will lead and grow these two vital areas of income. With oversight of a £2m budget and a team of four, the selected candidate will shape strategy, develop new In Memory fundraising activity, and build long-term supporter pipelines. As a senior leader, you’ll champion cross-organisational engagement and help embed Legacy and In Memory giving across the wider charity.

This role will suit someone with strong experience in Legacy and In Memory fundraising, or someone keen to move into this area from an Individual Giving background. Confident in managing campaigns, budgets, and people, you’ll be an excellent communicator and a thoughtful leader, bringing insight and creativity to strengthen supporter relationships and drive long-term success.

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you meet some of the criteria but not all, we encourage you to enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support you through each part of the role and application process. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Prospectus, we’re committed to supporting you through every step of your application. To start, please send us your CV. If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll share the full job description and arrange a call to brief you before you formally apply. We look forward to hearing from you.