Legacy & In Memory Officer

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But they're not alone. We're here for them. And we're not going anywhere until we've beaten Crohn's and Colitis for good.

We’re now looking for a Legacy & In Memory Officer to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis, working 21 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata)
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

This is an incredible opportunity for a legacy marketing professional with experience of working with charity supporters to join our vital organisation.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Officer, Giving Officer, Legacy Fundraiser, Fundraising Partnerships Officer, Legacy Engagement Executive, or Philanthropy Officer.

You’ll have the chance to play a pivotal part in developing and executing innovative campaigns that will make a lasting impact, helping us to grow our income so we can aid even more people.

Plus, you’ll get to work in a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing, providing access to an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible working arrangements.

So, if you want to be part of the team that’s committed to supporting individuals living with Crohn’s and Colitis, offering hope, comfort and confidence, then apply today.

The Role

As a Legacy & In Memory Officer, you will support the implementation of a multi-year Legacy and In Memory strategy aimed at growing our income.

Alongside the Legacy & In Memory Manager, you will develop and implement the legacy and in-memory strategy and operational plan.

You will project manage the day-to-day planning and delivery of activities central to the Legacy Marketing and In Memory programmes. These will include direct mail, email marketing, digital, social media, events and the promotion of tribute funds and free will services.

Additionally, you will:

• Prepare and agree all briefs and supporting documentation for specified campaigns
• Produce a suite of legacy and In Memory marketing materials
• Source compelling case studies
• Work across income generation to identify and target legacy prospects
• Be a key point of contact for all legacy and In Memory donation related matters

About You

To be considered as a Legacy & In Memory Officer, you will need:

• Experience of legacy marketing
• Experience delivering high quality supporter communications and supporter care
• Experience monitoring and reporting results and evaluating the success of legacy activity
• Experience working with data for fundraising purposes
• Experience working with external agencies and internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of fundraising compliance and data protection regulations

This key area of fundraising has recently been given additional investment, so now is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to invest in and grow our legacy and In Memory programme of activity in order to help achieve our long-term vision and goals.  

How to apply

Closing date: 15th February 2024 at 9am

If you want to apply for this role, please provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement  giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.

Please note, applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.