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Join Battersea and help us fulfill the wishes of animal lovers who remembered us in their Will, directly aiding the most vulnerable animals.
Overview
Salary
£29342
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Battersea is a passionate animal care organization, offering a safe haven to dogs and cats in need. We pour love, care and time into understanding their unique personalities to find a perfect home for them. It's heartwarming work to be a lifeline to these furry pals.
Role Summary
- Provide administrative support to the Legacy Administration team.
- Manage your own caseload of pecuniary legacies.
- Build relationships with supporters, executors, family members, and co-beneficiaries to maximise legacy income and protect the charity's reputation.
Role Requirements
- Effective communication skills.
- Sensitivity in dealing with family and friends of deceased individuals.
- Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently.
Application Process Details
- We offer a hybrid working model allowing for both home and site-based working.
- Our recruitment process uses anonymised shortlisting for fairness and equity.
- Benefits include 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, gym discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, generous pension contributions, a free healthcare cash plan, and season ticket loans.
- We also offer extensive learning and development opportunities, including digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, and mentoring schemes.
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: As Legacy Executive for Battersea, you will ensure the fulfilment of the wishes of those animal lovers who have been kind enough to remember Battersea in their Will and in turn will be of direct help to some of the most vulnerable animals in our society. In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Legacy Administration team, manage your own caseload of pecuniary legacies, and build relationships with supporters, executors, family members, and co-beneficiaries to maximise Battersea’s legacy income and protect the reputation of the charity.
Job requirements: The position requires effective communication skills, sensitivity in dealing with family and friends of deceased individuals, and the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently.
Benefits: Battersea offers 28 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays, discounted gym membership, cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, generous pension contributions, a free healthcare cash plan, and annual interest-free season ticket loans. We also provide extensive learning and development opportunities, including digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring, and more.
Our hybrid working model allows our office-based staff to split their time between site-based and home working, balancing the benefits of both. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, and trustees. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process to ensure fairness and equity in our recruitment.
