Senior Legacy Income Leader - Impactful, Data-Driven

Macmillan Cancer Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension matched up to 7.5%

Learning and development offers

Flexible working patterns

Life insurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Macmillan Cancer Support is seeking a Senior Legacy Income Manager to lead a high-performing team of Legacy Officers, bringing expert knowledge of legacy and estate administration. You will optimise the timing and value of gifts while upholding compassionate stewardship and strong governance.

You will develop processes, drive performance reporting, build external relationships, and contribute to Macmillan's Legacy Strategy to grow income while maintaining ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Extensive knowledge of charity legacy and estate administration.
• Strong data analysis and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to develop and improve processes.
• Commitment to governance and ethical fundraising practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a committed team of Legacy Officers.
• Oversee administration and accounting of legacy gifts with reliable forecasts.
• Apply knowledge of legacy and estate administration to optimise timing and value.
• Ensure excellent customer service and compassionate stewardship to families.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Charity Commission guidance and Macmillan policies.
• Use data and performance reporting to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Develop and improve processes and ways of working for efficiency.
• Contribute to the Legacy Strategy and grow legacy income.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to grow market share.
• Support income forecasting, budgeting and strategic projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Macmillan Cancer Support is seeking a Senior Legacy Income Manager to lead a high-performing team of Legacy Officers, bringing expert knowledge of legacy and estate administration. You will optimise the timing and value of gifts while upholding compassionate stewardship and strong governance.

You will develop processes, drive performance reporting, build external relationships, and contribute to Macmillan's Legacy Strategy to grow income while maintaining ethical standards.