Legacy Lead Greater London & East England

Job title:

Legacy Lead Greater London & East England

Company

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Job description

Job Category: LegaciesJob Description:Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie CurieMarie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.Your Role in Our VisionMarie Curie is looking for a passionate and driven Legacy Lead to inspire more supporters to leave a lasting gift in their Will. Working collaboratively with Local Legacy, Community Fundraising, Legacy Marketing, and other internal teams, you will play a key role in increasing legacy income and raising awareness of the impact of gifts in Wills.A day in the life

• Developing and implementing a local strategy to raise awareness, steward relationships, and convert interest into legacy pledges.
• Hosting and managing engaging legacy events to inspire potential pledgers and steward existing supporters.
• Promoting free Will-writing schemes and following up with enquirers and intenders to nurture them along their legacy journey.
• Acting as the regional go-to expert for all legacy matters, providing training and guidance to colleagues and volunteers.
• Building strong relationships with supporters, Will-writing partners, solicitors, and community stakeholders to champion legacy giving.
• Contributing to the wider national Legacy & In Memory strategy and supporting cross-team projects and initiatives.
• Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.

What you’ll need

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or relationship management (legacy or planned giving experience is a bonus).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident public speaking and event hosting abilities.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for the impact of legacy giving on vital care services.

Please see full job descriptionApplication ProcessAs part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.Close date for applications: The closing date for this role is Sunday 22nd June, 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the closing date.Salary: £35,530 + LW up to £3,500 (where applicable)Contract: Full time, permanent roleBased: Homebased/Hybrid role with occasional travel to regional offices including Embassy Gardens London (Wider travel is expected as part of the job across their region and UK for other meetings)Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests toAbout Us:Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 3,500 staff and 5,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have leftEveryone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:48:08 GMT

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