Interim Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising

PROSPECTUS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking an Interim Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising for a 4-to-5-month contract in London. This role involves overseeing vital fundraising streams, managing a £2m budget, and leading a team to innovate and enhance supporter engagement. Applicants should have relevant fundraising experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for making a difference.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Legacy and In Memory fundraising.
• Confidence in managing budgets and teams.
• Creative insight to strengthen supporter relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and grow Legacy and In Memory fundraising income streams.
• Manage a £2m budget and a team of four.
• Develop new fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Campaign management

Job description

Prospectus is working with our client to recruit an interim Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising for a 4-to-5-month contract. The organisationhas 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 Interim Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising will oversee and grow these two vital income streams during the recruitment of a permanent postholder. With responsibility for a £2m budget and a team of four, the successful candidate will shape strategy, develop new In Memory fundraising initiatives, and build a strong pipeline of long-term supporters.

This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in both Legacy and In Memory fundraising. You’ll be confident in managing campaigns, budgets, and teams, and bring excellent communication skills, thoughtful leadership, and creative insight to strengthen supporter relationships and drive long-term impact.

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 adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so 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 is a good fit, 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.