About The Role
We are recruiting for a Regional Legacy Giving Manager on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract lasting for 12 months.
As our Regional Legacy Giving Manager for the South, youll be responsible for managing and motivating a high performing team of Legacy Giving Officers and Legacy Partnership Officers.
Youll be tasked with managing team development, setting and monitoring KPIs, overseeing the delivery of a variety of supporter led activities and will have the opportunity to lead on strategic relationships and project management.
This is your chance to play a pivotal role in generating essential funds that drive our mission forward, supporting those living with dementia, funding ground-breaking research, and campaigning for change. If you are seeking a people management opportunity within a supportive and experienced team this could be the move for you. with will suit someone looking to expand their knowledge of this vital type of fundraising and who is interested in leading a geographically dispersed team.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November.
About you
Joining us, youll have experience of managing events, ideally in a charity fundraising environment. Youll have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets, with the ability to manage and motivate your team to do the same. Crucially, youll also be able to analyse data and information to make objective decisions. Experienced in fundraising or team management and motivated by our cause.
Eager to expand your experience and develop in fundraising.
Skilled in monitoring and understanding targets and performance.
Motivated to meet and exceed targets, both financial and in service delivery.
Confident and capable communication skills; verbal, written and presenting publicly.
A good relationship builder and negotiator.
The independence and self-motivation to work remotely.
This is a home-based role based but ideally you would live in the South of England or Wales. You must be able to travel and have the flexibility to meet key stakeholders and attend events as well as internal meetings at our flagship offices.
What youll focus on: Direct line management of regionally based Legacy Giving Officers (LGOs) and Legacy Partnership Officers (LPOs) and leading them in co-ordinating the delivery of legacy events and stewardship activities, alongside developing our Will offers and engagement with legal firms.
Meeting agreed annual targets for both legacy gifts and Will offer metrics across five regions.
Developing and delivering the stewardship plan ensuring ongoing engagement with supporters who are interested in leaving a charitable gift in their will by upgrading and converting through the legacy cycle: enquirer, considerer, intender, pledger.
Providing statistical and narrative reports on Team Souths legacy activity each month and as otherwise required.
Delivering appropriate legacy fundraising awareness training to staff where this upskilling will lead to supporter referrals for the legacy pipeline.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and whats our mission?
Dementia is the UKs biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimers Society, were the UKs leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, were working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and were happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimers Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. Youll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
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