Legacy And In Memory Officer

National Autistic Society; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Support

Mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Legacy and In Memory Officer to grow our legacy and in memory fundraising programs. You’ll manage the Wills and Trusts Telephone Service and coordinate supporter stewardship, working with solicitors and suppliers to inspire lasting gifts.

Based in the United Kingdom, this 35-hour-per-week, home-based role sits in the Fundraising and Supporter Relations team, collaborating with campaigns, data, and marketing to maximise fundraising opportunities and

Qualifications

• Experience in donor stewardship or supporter communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with wills, trusts, and fundraising principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Wills and Trusts Telephone Service and coordinate with partners and solicitors.
• Support legacy and in memory campaigns through stewardship, communications, events, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Collaborate with fundraising, support care, data, and marketing teams to deliver engaging campaigns and maximise opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Written comms

Fundraising knowledge

Job description

Package Description:

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.

Join Us as a Legacy and In Memory Officer

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policies and legislation reflect their needs. We have a rewarding opportunity for an Legacy and In Memory Officer within the Fundraising and Supporter Relations team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Team

You’ll be part of the Individual Giving and Public Fundraising team, working within the wider Fundraising and Supporter Relations directorate. The team works collaboratively with Supporter Care, Data, Marketing and Communications, and external partners to deliver engaging fundraising campaigns and exceptional supporter experiences, helping to generate vital income that supports autistic people and their families.

About the Role

As a Legacy and In Memory Officer, you'll support the delivery and growth of our legacy and in memory fundraising programmes, helping to build meaningful relationships with supporters who choose to leave a lasting impact. You'll manage our Wills and Trusts Telephone Service, coordinate supporter stewardship activities, work closely with partner solicitors and suppliers, and support campaigns, events, and communications that inspire supporters to remember the National Autistic Society through gifts in wills and in-memory giving.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Wills and Trusts Telephone Service, working with partners and solicitors to provide a positive experience for supporters
• Support legacy and in memory fundraising campaigns through supporter stewardship, communications, events, reporting, and stakeholder management
• Work collaboratively with fundraising, support care, data, and marketing teams to deliver engaging campaigns and maximise fundraising opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• A highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with supporters, colleagues, and external partners
• Experience in customer, supporter, or stakeholder relationship management, along with a good understanding of fundraising principles and supporter-focused comunications.

This role is for a full-time position at 35 hours per week.

This role is home based

What we can offer you

• Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.