Legacy and Engagement Officer

East Lancashire Hospice; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospice seeks a compassionate Legacy and Engagement Officer to enhance legacy giving. This full-time, permanent role focuses on relationship building and campaign development, vital to securing future funds for palliative care in Blackburn. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the local community's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience building strong relationships with supporters or community stakeholders.
• Track record of developing and delivering impactful campaigns.
• Knowledge of legacy giving and voluntary income is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow legacy and in memory giving programmes.
• Nurture relationships with donors and professionals.
• Drive sustained income generation for the charity.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Campaign development

Job description

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East Lancashire Hospice has been providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families across Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley for over 35 years. With compassion at its core, the hospice supports individuals with life-limiting illnesses to live well until they die, ensuring dignity, comfort, and respect every step of the way.

East Lancashire Hospice is now seeking a dedicated and compassionate Legacy and Engagement Officer to lead and grow its legacy and in memory giving programmes. This pivotal role will develop and deliver the charity’s legacy strategy, nurture relationships with donors and professionals, and drive sustained income generation that secures the future of its services.

If you are an organised and people-focused professional with strong relationship-building skills, and experience working towards income targets or legacy giving (or transferable skills), this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the heart of your local community.

Role: Legacy and Engagement Officer

Location: Blackburn, with flexible working

Salary: £28,435 per annum

Contract: Full time, permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with others to build strong relationships, particularly with supporters or community stakeholders.
• A track record of developing and delivering campaigns or new ideas, with a focus on impact and engagement.
• Knowledge or understanding of gifts in Wills and voluntary income, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and a confident, compassionate approach to engaging diverse audiences.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill:

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 20th June

Interview date: Thursday 26th June

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Fundraising and Hospitals and Health Care

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