Legacy Manager (Fundraising)

What if your next role could help create a legacy for generations to come? What if your strategic vision could grow income and deepen compassion in one of life's most meaningful causes?Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Keech Hospice Care to recruit a thoughtful, driven and passionate Legacy Manager. This is an incredible opportunity to lead one of their most important income streams and take it to the next level.Title: Legacy ManagerReporting to: Head of Personal GivingSalary: £41,750 - £42,794Location: Keech Hospice Care, Luton, (with two days per week in the office)Contract: 37.5 hours per weekBenefits: Flexible working hours, 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, an additional day of leave after 5 years' service, pension scheme options, flexible holiday arrangements, employee referral bonuses, free parking, subsidised meals, a cycle-to-work scheme, a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, and exclusive Blue Light Card discounts.About Keech Hospice CareKeech isn't just a place, it's a lifeline. This incredible hospice provides specialist palliative care to over 2,000 adults and children annually across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. They are one of only nine hospices that care for children and adults on the same site. To sustain these vital services, they raise over £12 million each year through voluntary donations, retail, and commercial income, supported by a dedicated fundraising team of 20+ working across diverse income streams.About the Role:Reporting to the Head of Personal Giving, the Legacy Manager will lead Keech's legacy strategy delivering impactful campaigns, shaping supporter journeys, and championing Gifts in Wills across the organisation. You'll manage one Legacy Fundraiser, oversee a £1M+ income stream, and work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing, Digital, and Leadership to drive long-term growth.This is your opportunity to:Lead and evolve Keech's legacy strategy to drive pledge growth and long-term incomeInspire supporters to leave a lasting gift in their Will, delivering thoughtful stewardship from first conversation to realisationManage, support and develop one direct report, helping them thrive and growWork cross-organisationally to embed legacy giving into all supporter touchpointsUse data and insight to optimise supporter journeys and campaign performancePromote legacy giving across the hospice and wider community, bringing colleagues and supporters with youWho They're Looking For:Keech is looking for someone with the perfect blend of strategic thinking, fundraising expertise.You'll bring:Proven experience in legacy fundraising (or strong experience in individual giving with legacy involvement)Strategic planning skills and confidence designing multi-channel supporter journeysA warm and compassionate approach to supporter engagement, especially around sensitive conversationsLine management or coaching experience, with the ability to motivate and develop othersSolid data skills: you're comfortable managing pipelines, tracking results, and driving insight-led decisionsA collaborative mindset and ability to influence stakeholders across teamsA genuine passion for the hospice movement and belief in the power of legacy givingWhy This Role?This is a rare opportunity to lead legacy giving at one of the UK's most respected hospices. You'll inspire supporters to leave gifts in their Wills, building long-term income that secures Keech's future care. Working in a team that values empathy, innovation and impact, you'll create meaningful journeys and help supporters make one of the most lasting gifts of their lives.If this sounds like your dream role, we want to hear from you!How to ApplyPlease get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People.Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.The role will close on Friday the 22nd of AugustInterviews to be confirmedCharity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with

Created: 2025-08-02