Are you based in the South East of England with experience exceeding targets and building relationships with a wide range of people? Would you like to use your communication and customer service skills to help make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia?
About the role
We are recruiting for a Legacy Giving Officer to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract. This is a home-based role, within South East England (covering Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey), with frequent travel across the region and to our Head Office in Central London.
As Legacy Giving Officer you will be responsible for developing and managing all legacy giving activities within the South East region. Youll represent the Society, raise our profile and promote legacy giving in the region. Youll work collaboratively across departments and directorates at all levels to maximise promotion of legacy giving opportunities to both internal and external audiences.
Youll be the lead contact for the warmest legacy enquiries in the region and though a framework of excellent stewardship, you will ensure that supporters are converted up through the legacy cycle. In this role youll be the trusted guide for individuals considering leaving a gift in their will, helping them feel valued, informed, and inspired every step of the way.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Friday 6th and Monday 9th February.
About you
Joining us, you will have good customer service skills with experience in a sales, marketing, fundraising or similar role, with the ability to interact positively with a wide range of audiences. Youll have a track record of exceeding targets and using your initiative to prioritise your work effectively.
Crucially, youll have experience building rapport with others, with the confidence to network, speak publicly and communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Youll also be able to combine persuasiveness and influencing with empathising and understanding the issues faced by the people you communicate with.
What youll focus on: Responding to enquiries from supporters in the region interested in leaving a gift in their will or wanting to know more about our will writing offers by phone, email or via in-person meetings in an agreed time frame.
Planning, delivering, hosting and presenting at legacy events including post-event follow up stewardship activity.
Developing and implementing new regional opportunities to promote legacy giving both internally and externally.
Meeting agreed annual targets relating to legacy promotion and will writing promotion and the number of promised legacies from individual supporters.
Developing and delivering the stewardship plan ensuring ongoing engagement with all legators and enquirers by upgrading and conversion through the legacy cycle: enquirer, considerer, intender, pledger.
Identifying and establishing relationships with key Ambassadors who are passionate about legacy giving.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we andwhatsour 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,werethe 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,wereworking 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, andwerehappy 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 manyways butremember to include your personaland authenticselftoo. 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.Youllenjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidaysand wellbeing days), and access to afreeHealthShieldCash 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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