Legacy Marketing & In-Memory Executive

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Training and development

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for the Legacy Marketing & In-Memory Executive. This 50% FTE, six-month fixed-term role focuses on donor engagement, legacy marketing and in-memory giving within the Philanthropy & Global Engagement Division (PAGE).

You will develop donor-centred journeys, maintain the legacy brand and craft compelling cases for support, collaborating with PAGE colleagues to ensure coordinated communications across channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications or donor engagement.
• Strong copywriting and content development skills.
• Experience developing supporter journeys or lifecycle communications.
• Ability to use data and segmentation to shape communications.
• Strong project management and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop donor-centred supporter journeys and maintain legacy brand.
• Create compelling cases for support and embed activity across the School.
• Work with PAGE colleagues to coordinate communications.

Skills

Marketing experience

Copywriting

Donor engagement

Lifecycle communications

Data segmentation

Project management

Empathy

Discretion

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Philanthropy & Global Engagement

Legacy Marketing & In-Memory Executive

Salary from £44,143 to £52,749pa inclusive, with potential to progress to 56,607pa inclusive of London allowance. The salary will be pro rata for this 50% FTE appointment.

This is a part time fixed-term appointment for six months and is open to all applicants.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading social science university, named 'University of the Year 2025' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

For over 130 years, LSE research has addressed major global challenges. Our community includes 240,000 alumni worldwide, with 146 countries represented in our student body.

LSE's senior leaders aim to use the School's convening power to develop and share solutions to vital challenges, including popular government, political economy, sustainability, inequality and new technologies.

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) builds relationships with alumni, friends and partners to deepen engagement and increase philanthropic support for LSE's priorities.

The Legacy Marketing & In-Memory Executive, based in the Regular Giving Team, will support legacy marketing and in-memory giving at LSE. The postholder will develop donor-centred supporter journeys, maintain a new legacy brand, create compelling cases for support and help embed this activity across the School. They will work closely with PAGE colleagues, including the Legacy Manager, to ensure sensitive, informed and coordinated communications.

The Legacy Marketing & In-Memory Executive Will Bring

• Experience in marketing, communications or donor engagement, ideally within fundraising, higher education, alumni engagement or the charity sector
• Strong copywriting and content development skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and persuasively across different audiences and channels
• Experience of developing supporter journeys, lifecycle communications or audience-led engagement activity
• The ability to use data, insight and segmentation to shape communications, targeting and channel selection
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Empathy, discretion and sound judgement when communicating about legacy and in-memory giving

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 19 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.