Head of Individual Giving and Legacies

HEAD OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND LEGACIES

Contract: Permanent, full-time, 35 hrs per week
Salary: c£58,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid Variable (either tied to London and/or Bristol office) or Home Based within the UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35

Closing date: Sunday 18th February 2024

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to. 
Our client help children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Join them and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients. 

About the role 

The Individual Giving and Legacies team has just embarked on an exciting new strategy which aims to achieve growth and balance in the portfolio in the short to medium term alongside developing their legacy pipeline. With an Individual Giving a target of over £7m, you will need to be a direct response and legacy marketing expert, someone who always keeps their finger on the pulse of the ever-changing sector and beyond. You will love your numbers, tracking performance with quality KPIs and measures, and working closely with your team and partner teams to stay on track.

But, it's not all about numbers; you will also care deeply about their audiences' experiences, whether they're first-timers or long-time supporters. You will respond confidently to performance patterns, leading your team and stakeholders to take brave risks.

Above all, the Head of Individual Giving and Legacies is a supportive, challenging, and development-focused leader who builds honest, high-quality relationships with their team and partners.

Our client  is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at the interview stage with you. 

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

• Experience in managing both Individual Giving and legacy activity and the professional standards required for this.
• Experience in developing and successfully delivering strategy with the budget management that goes with this.
• Experience in leading, inspiring and motivating people at all levels, including line management and development of a team.
• A proven track record of using data and insight to make effective decisions.
• Understanding of the importance of delivering a positive supporter experience and experience in doing this.
• Experience in identifying and delivering innovative approaches.

Diversity declaration 

They recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to them  as an organisation. 

They are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in their recruitment practices. They particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. They are passionately committed to taking action and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people they support. Click here to find out more about their Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy. 

Accessibility 

They are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout their recruitment process and they’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with them if you would like to discuss any specific requirements. 

What they offer 

In return for your commitment, they offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme. 

If you join them, you will be part of a community that is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with cancer. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

They are open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at the interview stage with you. 

You may have experience in the following: Director of Donor Relations, Manager of Legacy Giving, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Individual Giving Director, Legacy Gift Strategist, Donor Development Head, Philanthropic Relations Leader, Major Gifts Manager, Planned Giving Director.

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