Job Description
Harris Hill are partnering with Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance to recruit for a Legacy Giving Manager in order to strengthen, grow and champion the charity legacy and in-memory giving programme.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will lead the charity legacy and in-memory fundraising, ensuring gifts in wills continue to fund our life saving service for generations to come.
This is a strategic and hands on role, offering the freedom to shape and develop a high-performing legacy programme while delivering exceptional supporter care.
As a Legacy Giving Manager you will:
* Delivering and evolving a legacy giving strategy to grow future income
* Managing the administration of legacy gifts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
* Stewarding legacy pledgers and in-memory supporters with empathy and professionalism
* Growing and promoting our Free Wills programme, working with local solicitors and partners
* Developing engaging campaigns and materials that reflect our mission and local impact
* Monitoring performance, trends and risks across legacy income
* Keeping up to date with sector developments and changes to probate or fundraising practice
* Working collaboratively with fundraising, marketing, supporter care teams and volunteers
* Line managing legacy or in-memory giving staff or volunteers where required
To be successful, you must have experience:
* Proven experience in legacy and/or in-memory fundraising
* Strong understanding of legacy administration, probate law and regulation
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
* Confident using CRM/database systems
* Empathy and sensitivity when working with bereaved supporter
Desirable:
* Experience working with solicitors or funeral directors
* Professional fundraising or marketing qualification.
* Experience managing lotteries and raffles.
Salary: £38,000- £43,000 per annum
Location: Wellington, Somerset, hybrid working (flexible)
Contract: Permanent, full time or part-time
Closing date: 8am, Monday 16th February 2026
Interview: w/c 23rd February 2026
Recruitment process: CV and Supporting Statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.