Overview

Join to apply for the Fundraising Officer role at Royal British Legion.

We’re looking for a committed professional to manage legacy gifts and ensure they are administered in line with supporters’ wishes.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a varied caseload of legacy files, from straightforward pecuniary gifts to more complex residuary estates, foreign assets, and occasionally contentious cases.
• Be the point of contact for executors, solicitors, other charities and beneficiaries, ensuring estates are administered correctly and that the Legion receives its full entitlement.
• Protect the charity’s reputation and maintain the trust of supporters and their families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Wills, Probate and Trusts, or legacy administration, from a legal practice or a charity environment.
• Strong knowledge of inheritance tax, estate accounts and the wider legal framework.
• Excellent attention to detail, the confidence to make decisions on complex issues, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Highly organised, with empathy and professionalism for sensitive conversations.

Benefits

• 28 days’ paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase up to 5 days.
• Generous pension contributions, with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%.
• Flexible working options may be available depending on role.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
• Learning and development courses and opportunities to volunteer.
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more.

Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary: £42,090 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement)
• Location: London hub with a Future Working framework (some remote work; minimum two days per week in the hub)

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to the direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview dates

Interview dates: Week commencing 15 September 2025.

We may close this vacancy early if we have enough strong applications. Applications are encouraged ASAP.

Additional information

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

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