Senior Legacy Officer

St Lukes Hospice; Harrow; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

St Lukes Hospice in Harrow is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role focused on legacy fundraising. You will develop campaigns and manage initiatives while fostering strong relationships with supporters and maintaining compliance with regulations.

This opportunity requires experience in fundraising and excellent communication skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Qualifications

• Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong copywriting and storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop St Luke’s legacy fundraising programme.
• Plan and deliver multi-channel legacy campaigns.
• Manage Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events.

Skills

Legacy fundraising experience

Relationship building

Copywriting

CRM systems familiarity

Project management skills

Empathy in donor relations

Education

Relevant fundraising or marketing qualification

Job description

Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience

HOURS OF WORK: Full time, 37.5 hours

Closing Date: Rolling advert

Join Our Team!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with legacy fundraising or supporter marketing experience who is ready to make a lasting impact within a respected and community-focused hospice.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and developing St Luke’s legacy fundraising programme
• Planning and delivering multi‑channel legacy campaigns
• Managing Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events
• Building strong relationships with legacy supporters, pledgers and professional partners
• Developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship communications
• Monitoring pipelines, income forecasts and campaign performance
• Acting as an internal advocate for legacy giving across the organisation
• Ensuring all activity complies with fundraising regulations and GDPR

We’re looking for someone who brings

• Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Strong copywriting and storytelling ability
• Confidence using CRM systems, data and reporting tools
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Sensitivity and empathy when working with donors and bereaved families
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection requirements
• A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable but not essential.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under‑represented in our staff.

Please note:We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.