Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.
Relationship Manager –Legacy Fundraising Scotland
£33,000-£37,000plusbenefits
Reports to:Team Manager
Grade:P2
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location:Homebased,inScotland
Visasponsorship:You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKisnotable tooffer visa sponsorship.
Closing dates: Sunday22February2026, 23:55.
If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
How do I apply?Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs arerequiredfor all applications; but wewon’tbe able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
Recruitment process:2 stage interview process. 1ststage screening call,2nd stagecompetency interviews.
Interview date:From4 March2026
Help Shape a Future FreeFromCancer
At Cancer Research UK, every pledge, every conversation, and every relationship moves us closer to a world where everyone lives longer, better lives free from the fear of cancer.
As aLegacy Relationship Manager,you’llbe at the heart of that mission — inspiring people to leave a lasting mark on the world through gifts in Wills.You’llnurture deep, meaningful supporter relationships within communities, empowering individuals,groupsand organisations to make an extraordinary impact for generations to come.
This is more than a fundraising role.It’sabout storytelling,connectionand hope — helping supporters see the profound difference their legacy can make.
What will I be doing?
Inspire & empower supporters
1. Build long‑lasting, emotionally resonant relationships that motivate supporters totake actionand maximise their lifetime impact.
2. Deliver personalised, thoughtful stewardship that celebrates each supporter’s journey with CRUK.
Champion Legacy giving
3. Use your specialist knowledge to elevate the legacy experience, ensuring supporters feel informed,valuedand inspired.
4. Bring CRUK’s Legacy strategy to life — increasing pledges, growing giftvaluesand helping more people choose to leave a powerful,lasting legacy.
Collaborate & innovate
5. Work closely with the Legacy team and wider Supporter Relationships colleagues to embed new initiatives and bring innovative supporter experiences to life.
6. Help create campaigns, events and communications that deepen loyalty and drive long-term growth.
Deliver exceptional supporter experiences
7. Host inspiring events and provide bespoke communications for high‑value legacy supporters.
8. Build strong relationships across the organisation to ensure seamless supporter journeys.
Grow our community of future givers
9. Build and nurture a robust pipeline of prospects —identifying, cultivating and re-engaging supporters with high long‑term potential.
10. Work with regional teams to champion Legacy activity and support national and local strategies.
Drive performance &impact
11. Meet (and exceed!) your targets, ensuring excellent progression along the supporter pipeline.
12. Monitor performance, create clearreportingand implement contingency plans where needed.
Protectsupporters & championinclusivity
13. Maintainaccuratesupporter records,monitorpledgedvalueand uphold regulatory best practice.
14. Celebrate diversity and embed equality in everything you do.
What arewelooking for?
15. A track recordof successin a high‑performing fundraising,communityor Legacy environment.
16. Strong self‑motivation, able to confidently manage your own workload and seek out new opportunities.
17. Exceptional relationship‑building and networking skills— you inspire trust,confidenceand enthusiasm in others.
18. A solutions‑focused mindset, resilient in the face of challenges and not afraid to take thoughtful risks.
19. Brilliant communication skillsacross written, phone and face‑to‑face interactions.
20. A passion for CRUK’s mission, with the ability to share our purpose in a way thattruly movespeople.
21. Creativity and adaptability, tailoring your approach to different audiences and supporter motivations.
22. Excellent organisation and planning skills, keeping multiple priorities moving smoothly.
23. Awareness of community fundraisingwould be highly beneficial
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition,courageand determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human:Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’relooking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
Ifyou’reinterested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills andexperiencewe’dstill love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies andprocesses enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visitingourcareers web page.
Additionalinformation
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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.