Legacy Development Officer, National TRUST

Legacy Development Officer, NATIONAL TRUST

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You’ll be working in the Public Fundraising team which incorporates Legacy Administration, Individual Giving and Legacy Development. Together we are responsible for growing fundraising engagement and income from new and existing donors. We support our strategic goal to Inspire Millions and will launch an exciting national campaign early 2026.

• Support the Legacy Development team with programme delivery, including marketing campaigns and legacy events.
• Assist with the marketing brief writing process and manage day‑to‑day implementation, liaising with stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure work is delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage supporter data from third‑party will‑writing partners.
• Support the Fundraising Events team with pre‑ and post‑event communications, resources and briefings.
• Respond to supporter enquiries and provide an excellent supporter experience.
• Support other Legacy Development activities such as legacy storybank, processes & compliance, and reporting & evaluation mechanisms.

• Experience applying legacy fundraising across different settings and audiences.
• Ability to apply fundraising regulations and best practice standards in day‑to‑day work.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively and influence others.
• Confident and adaptable communicator.
• Experience delivering fundraising programmes in the not‑for‑profit sector.
• Knowledge of GDPR, fundraising compliance and ethical standards.
• Experience of using CRM and data systems to support data‑driven decision making.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of basic salary.
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18).
• Rental deposit loan scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• EV car lease scheme.
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Flexible working whenever possible.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free parking at most Trust places.

Additional information:
This role involves travel and overnight stays when required. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office 40‑60% of the week; flexibility on where you are based at other times.