Legacy Manager

Mercy Ships UK

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

About Mercy Ships UK

Mercy Ships is a faith-based international charity bringing safe surgery and healthcare to people living in some of the world's poorest nations. Through our hospital ships, Africa Mercy and Global Mercy, we deliver life-changing surgical care, medical training and healthcare system strengthening across sub-Saharan Africa.

As we continue to grow our supporter community and fundraising impact, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Legacy Manager to lead and develop our legacy giving programme.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of legacy fundraising at Mercy Ships UK. You will be responsible for developing and delivering our legacy strategy, growing long-term income, stewarding supporters and managing legacy administration with care, professionalism and empathy.

Working closely with colleagues across Supporter Development, Communications and Marketing, you will help inspire supporters to leave a lasting legacy that will transform lives for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Mercy Ships UK's legacy fundraising strategy.
• Grow legacy income and increase the number of confirmed legacy pledges.
• Manage a portfolio of legacy cases, acting as the key contact for solicitors, executors, beneficiaries and family members.
• Deliver engaging legacy marketing campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Develop meaningful stewardship journeys for legacy supporters and enquirers.
• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and performance analysis.
• Ensure all legacy administration is managed sensitively, efficiently and in line with best practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for supporter care.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience managing legacy giving programmes and stewardship activities.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising principles and best practice.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising or legacy marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive conversations with empathy.
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
• An analytical approach with experience of reporting and forecasting.

Why Join Mercy Ships UK?

In return, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
• Annual Learning & Development budget of £1,000 (pro rata).
• Hybrid working.
• Free onsite parking.
• Travel and training loans.
• Christmas office shutdown.
• The opportunity to play a key role in an organisation transforming lives through hope and healing.

Our Values

Following the model of Jesus, we seek to:

• Love God
• Love and serve others
• Be people of integrity
• Strive for excellence in all we say and do

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we appoint before the advertised closing date.

Help create a legacy of hope, healing and transformation. Join Mercy Ships UK and make a lasting impact on lives around the world.