Legacy & Individual Giving Fundraiser (15 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Ashgate Hospice; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Health Cash Plan

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Ashgate Hospice is seeking a Legacy & Individual Giving Fundraiser to support its fundraising programmes during a maternity cover period. The role focuses on legacy and individual giving, donor stewardship, and coordinating campaigns with the Marketing team.

You will work on developing tailored supporter journeys, growing regular giving, and strengthening relationships with solicitors and supporters to sustain long-term income.

Qualifications

• Exceptional relationship-building and stewardship skills.
• Strong time-management and prioritisation abilities.
• Knowledge of probate, estate management and charity law as they relate to legacies.
• Experience in Individual Giving, Legacy Fundraising, or a related income-generation role.
• Competent in managing budgets and forecasting income.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the Regular Giving programme and stewardship of supporters giving up to £50 per month.
• Manage and grow the legacy pipeline, raising upwards of £1.4m per year.
• Develop relationships with local solicitors for annual Make a Will initiatives.
• Lead creation and delivery of Individual Giving appeals and events.
• Ensure all donations are acknowledged promptly with high levels of supporter care.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Budgeting/forecasting

Project management

Communication

Job description

Join our team as Legacy & Individual Giving Fundraiser and make a difference!

Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then we’ve got the perfect role for you.

The Legacy and Individual Giving Fundraiser will support Ashgate Hospice’s Legacy and Individual Giving programmes during a period of maternity cover, helping to maintain sustainable long-term income and strengthen relationships with our supporters.

A key focus of the role will be supporting the stewardship and development of legacy giving, including the daily management and monitoring the legacy budget and pipeline. The postholder will drive campaigns with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness of the importance and impact of Gifts in Wills, as well as working with solicitors to coordinate Will Months throughout the year and support wider awareness activity around end-of-life planning and dying matters.

Alongside legacies, the role will support the delivery of regular giving and wider Individual Giving activity, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager to plan, coordinate and project manage multi-channel campaigns that retain and grow our loyal supporter base. Using data, insight and creativity, the postholder will help develop tailored supporter journeys, maximise income and ensure regular givers feel valued, engaged and connected to Ashgate Hospice.

About the role

Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week.

• Core hours are typically Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm and flexibility in this role is required
• There will be the requirement to work occasional evenings, and weekends around certain events (for which Time off in Lieu is given).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the Regular Giving programme, stewarding supporters giving up to £50 per month through personalised communications, tours, and engagement events.
• Manage and grow the legacy pipeline, raising upwards of £1.4m per year, ensuring accurate information is available to support budgeting, cash-flow planning and estate management.
• Develop relationships with local solicitors to deliver annual “Make a Will” initiatives and promote online will writing options to supporters.
• Lead on the creation and delivery of Individual Giving appeals and events, ensuring they are insight‑led, compelling and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Ensure that all donations received through appeals are acknowledged promptly and appropriately, maintaining high standards of supporter care and ensuring supporters feel valued and appreciated.

What you’ll bring

The postholder will champion excellent supporter care, ensuring every interaction reflects our values and commitment to meaningful, personalised engagement. Working collaboratively across the organisation, they will support the delivery of engaging Individual Giving campaigns, nurture strong supporter relationships and identify opportunities to develop future legacy supporters.

This is an important role in helping to maintain momentum across Legacy and Individual Giving during the maternity cover period and contributing to the hospice’s long‑term financial sustainability.

• Exceptional relationship‑building and stewardship skills, engaging donors, families, solicitors and colleagues with empathy and professionalism
• Strong time‑management and prioritisation, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of probate, estate management and charity law as they relate to legacies.
• Experience in Individual Giving, Legacy Fundraising, or a related income‑generation role
• Competent in managing budgets and forecasting income, ensuring accurate financial reporting

About Ashgate

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life‑limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.

We’re more than a care provider. We’re a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We strive to create a workplace that’s happy, safe, and supportive – and our team seems to agree! In fact, 87% of workforce would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer/place to volunteer.

We know how important wellbeing and work‑life balance are, which is why we’re open to flexible work arrangements, including job‑sharing.

As part of our team, you’ll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Want to know more about what it’s like to work with us? Visit our website, check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, The Life and Death Podcast. It’s a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.

Benefits of joining us

At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours, including options like job‑sharing.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
• Health Cash Plan, giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy, dental care, and eye tests.
• Access to a range of discounts, with discounts at hundreds of high‑street retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, round‑the‑clock support when you need it.
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free, on‑site parking whenever you're working at the hospice.
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self‑care

Additional Support for Candidates

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long‑term health conditions.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

All shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance to support preparation.

Accessibility Resources

If you need support completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service / Youth Employment Service via .

We also encourage candidates to complete and share a Health Adjustment Passport. This can help us understand any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process or in the workplace. Sharing your passport is entirely optional, but many people find it a helpful tool for identifying and discussing support needs.

You may also be able to access support through the Access to Work scheme - a government initiative designed to help people start or remain in work if they have a health condition or disability. This support can also apply during the recruitment process.

The following resources may also be helpful:

• Looking for work if you are disabled
• Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office: Call 0124 695 6275
• Disability Employment Service, Derbyshire County Council

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.

Ashgate Hospice does not currently hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor visa applications or offer sponsorship for roles.

Applicants must ensure they have the legal right to work in the UK before applying.

We encourage applicants to check their eligibility using the UK Government's Right to Work and visa guidance before submitting an application. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship will not be progressed.

If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process, please contact our People Services team at or call 01246 568 801.

We kindly ask that applicants who have previously been unsuccessful do not reapply for this role unless they can demonstrate significant additional skills, experience or development since their last application.