Relationship Manager

Relationship Manager - Legacy Fundraising Scotland

£33,000-£37,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Team Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based (role covers Scotland and Northern Ireland; candidates must live in Scotland). You will need access to a car as extensive travel is required for this role. The successful candidate must be located within the geographic area shown on the map below. Please click to view:

Closing date: 10th September 2026 23:55

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Screening call and competency based interview with task

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Every day, our work brings us closer to a future where everybody can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. As a Legacy Relationship Manager, you'll play a vital role in making that future possible by building meaningful relationships with supporters and helping them understand the life-changing impact a gift in their Will can make.

This is far more than a fundraising role. You'll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, inspiring supporters through powerful conversations, delivering exceptional experiences, and building lasting relationships within local communities. Combining ambition, compassion and professionalism, you'll support individuals in making one of the most significant charitable decisions of their lifetime, ensuring they feel valued, informed and connected to our mission.

• Build and nurture meaningful relationships with supporters, prospects, organisations and community groups, inspiring long-term engagement with Cancer Research UK and Legacy giving.
• Manage a portfolio of supporters, providing personalised stewardship, tailored communications and exceptional supporter experiences that maximise lifetime value.
• Act as the face of CRUK's Legacy team across Scotland and Northern Ireland, attending supporter meetings, events and engagement activities throughout the region.
• Deliver sensitive conversations around Wills, legacy planning and end-of-life giving with empathy, professionalism and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Supporter Relationships and the wider organisation to develop innovative campaigns, events and supporter journeys.
• Monitor performance against targets, maintain accurate supporter records and contribute to the growth of CRUK's Legacy pipeline and income.

• Proven experience in relationship management, fundraising, community engagement, supporter development or a similar customer-facing environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and inspire a wide range of audiences through face-to-face, telephone and written interactions.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience, with confidence handling sensitive and personal conversations around topics such as family, bereavement, Wills and future giving.
• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation, able to manage a busy workload, work independently and identify new opportunities across a large geographical area.
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive regional travel, including occasional evening and weekend events where required.
• A passion for Cancer Research UK's mission and the ability to communicate our impact in a compelling and inspiring way.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

• Bold:
  Act with ambition, courage and determination
• Credible:
  Act with rigour and professionalism
• Human:
  Act to have a positive impact on people
• Together:
  Act inclusively and collaboratively