Legacy Officer

About the role

Imperial is looking for a Legacy Officer to join their successful Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team. This is a diverse role with plenty of opportunities for development and learning in a higher education setting, excellent experience if you currently work in the charity sector and would like to expand your knowledge.

The Legacy Giving programme seeks philanthropic support from alumni and friends by inspiring them to include a gift in their will to the university alongside supporting Imperial in their lifetime. The programme raises funds for a variety of projects across the university including student support and scholarships, research and areas of greatest need. 

What you would be doing

Key responsibilities include project managing all legacy activity to recruit and steward legacy donors through face-to-face fundraising, telephone, direct mail and events, alongside the management of legacy administration. The role also involves working with academics and ensuring gifts are allocated to the appropriate area within the university. You will also provide support and training to all Advancement staff in talking about legacy giving and championing this across the university.

You will partner with the Head of Regular Giving and Legacy Giving to manage a large portfolio of legacy supporters and act as first point of contact for all legacy queries. You will steward new and existing legacy pledgers ensuring they remain engaged with the university, enrolled in The Queen’s Tower Society legacy circle and continue supporting Imperial philanthropically during their lifetime. The legacy officer will also manage production of legacy materials and appeals and implement new supporter journeys into legacy strategy and planning in collaboration with our Regular Giving Officers to encourage lifetime giving. You will partner closely with the Legal team to manage the provision of legacy wording to prospective donors and oversee all legacy administration with responsibility for managing the relationship with Imperial’s legacy consultant. 

What we are looking for

• Educated to degree level or demonstration of equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience of working in or knowledge of legacy fundraising
• Experience of building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues up to a senior level, alumni and donors 
• Experience of working with databases and/or CRM systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a confident, helpful and professional telephone manner
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills and a methodical and organised approach
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and keeping to deadlines
• Willingness to travel within and outside of the UK for specific events
• A flexible approach to working, able to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate alumni and related university events

What we can offer you

• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Access to an extensive peer network within Higher Education
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further information

This is a full time (35h p/w) open ended role, based at our South Kensington Campus

If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Katharine Palmer – k.palmer@imperial.ac.uk

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