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Exciting Interim Head of Legacies role in a mission-driven non-profit focusing on suicide prevention
Overview
Salary
£55000 - £60000
Location
Hybrid: Homeworking and Surrey office working
Expires
Expires at anytime
Join Samaritans, a charity dedicated to suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland, in a 12-month interim maternity-cover role as Head of Legacies, In Memory and Supporter Care. This distinct role gives you the chance to shape our Legacy, In Memory and Supporter Care programmes, and foster deep connections with our supporters.
Role Summary:
- Lead the delivery of our legacy and in-memory giving strategies
- Improve supporter experience and drive up sustainable income
- Manage strategic relationships and lead a high-performing team
- Produce campaign evaluations and reach new audiences
Role Requirements:
- Significant direct marketing experience, preferably in legacy and in-memory fundraising
- Robust leadership skills and a passion for exceptional supporter care
- Experience in data-driven marketing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Ability to think strategically, plan, negotiate and influence at senior levels
Application Process Details:
- Open to individuals with lived experience and from underrepresented communities
- Straightforward application process involving some short questions and CV upload
- No use of AI in selection process; each application reviewed for unique strengths and insights
At Samaritans, we are committed to our mission of suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. We are currently seeking an interim Head of Legacies, In Memory and Supporter Care to join our team for a 12-month maternity cover. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape our Legacy, In Memory, and Supporter Care programmes, ensuring that we continue to provide exceptional experiences and deepen relationships with our supporters.
The role: You will be responsible for leading the delivery of our legacy and in-memory giving strategies, enhancing supporter experience, and growing sustainable income. This involves managing strategic relationships, producing campaign evaluations, and leading a high-performing team. Your work will be crucial in helping us reach new audiences and build long-lasting supporter relationships.
Job requirements: We are looking for a candidate with significant direct marketing experience, ideally in legacy and in-memory fundraising. You should have a strong leadership capability, a supporter-led mindset, and a passion for exceptional supporter care. Experience in using data for marketing purposes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting is essential. You should also be skilled in strategic thinking, planning, and have confidence in negotiating and influencing at senior levels.
Benefits: Samaritans offers flexible hybrid working options, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention and be part of a values-led organization deeply committed to inclusion and compassion.
Applications details: We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and from underrepresented communities. Please apply by answering some short application questions and uploading your CV. We are committed to a thorough selection process without the use of AI, ensuring that each application is reviewed to highlight unique strengths and insights.
