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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 a leading hospice 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 Manager

Reporting to: Head of Personal Giving

Salary: £41,750 - £42,794

Location: Luton (with two days per week in the office)

Contract: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 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 The Hospice

This hospice 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 the hospice'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 the hospice's legacy strategy to drive pledge growth and long-term income
• Inspire supporters to leave a lasting gift in their Will, delivering thoughtful stewardship from first conversation to realisation
• Manage, support and develop one direct report, helping them thrive and grow
• Work cross-organisationally to embed legacy giving into all supporter touchpoints
• Use data and insight to optimise supporter journeys and campaign performance
• Promote legacy giving across the hospice and wider community, bringing colleagues and supporters with you
  
  
  

• Proven experience in legacy fundraising (or strong experience in individual giving with legacy involvement)
• Strategic planning skills and confidence designing multi-channel supporter journeys A warm and compassionate approach to supporter engagement, especially around sensitive conversations
• Line management or coaching experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others
• Solid data skills: you're comfortable managing pipelines, tracking results, and driving insight-led decisions
• A collaborative mindset and ability to influence stakeholders across teams
• A genuine passion for the hospice movement and belief in the power of legacy giving
  
  
  

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