Legacy & In-Memory Giving Lead

Kidney Research UK; Stamford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Private Medical Insurance including(d)

Pension Scheme

Sick Pay

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike Loan Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Eyecare

Discount Portal

Job summary

Kidney Research UK is seeking a Senior Legacy Officer to lead our legacy and in-memory fundraising initiatives. You will grow the programme, plan campaigns, and nurture sensitive conversations with supporters and families.

You will collaborate across the Individual Giving team to ensure integrated marketing and compliant, values-driven activity that drives income growth for the charity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering acquisition and stewardship campaigns across multiple channels within legacy and/or in-memory fundraising.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data and results to inform decision-making.
• Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and with external supporters and stakeholders.
• Confidence and sensitivity when handling emotive or personal conversations with supporters and their families.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• A genuine commitment to Kidney Research UK's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop our legacy and in-memory giving programme, helping to grow this significant area of our fundraising income
• Plan and deliver acquisition and stewardship campaigns for legacy and in-memory supporters across a range of channels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, family members and colleagues, handling sensitive and personal conversations with care and professionalism
• Monitor, analyse and interpret campaign results, using insight to make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Work closely with colleagues across Individual Giving and the wider organisation to ensure a joined-up approach to legacy and in-memory marketing
• Ensure all activity is delivered in line with best practice, relevant regulations and Kidney Research UK's values

Skills

Legacy campaigns

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Sensitivity

Project management

Commitment to mission

Job description

Kidney Research UK is seeking a Senior Legacy Officer to lead our legacy and in-memory fundraising initiatives. You will grow the programme, plan campaigns, and nurture sensitive conversations with supporters and families.

You will collaborate across the Individual Giving team to ensure integrated marketing and compliant, values-driven activity that drives income growth for the charity.