Legacy and Engagement Officer, HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Guardian Jobs; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity seeks a compassionate Legacy and Engagement Officer to enhance its legacy programs in Blackburn. This role involves developing strategies for donor engagement and relationship-building to secure sustainable income for future services. Ideal candidates will have strong people skills, a commitment to community impact, and an understanding of legacy giving.

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships with supporters or stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and deliver impactful campaigns.
• Knowledge of gifts in wills and voluntary income is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow legacy and in-memory giving programmes.
• Develop and deliver the charity’s legacy strategy.
• Nurture relationships with donors and professionals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

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:

Faye Marshall: [e-mail] | 020 7820 7303

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.

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