Job Description

Working hours:

Minimum of 35 hours per week working at our London Headquarters a minimum of 40% per month

Interview Date:

28th or 29th May 2025


One of the UK's most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for an

Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising

to hold a senior key role within a team responsible for c600,000 In Memory income and long term sustainable income (c65m a year). Significant investment and growth is being made in the programme which is achieving great success in recent DRTV and digital campaigns, alongside detailed supporter journey planning.


As

Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising

, you will be using your extensive expertise in all aspects of Legacy and In Memory fundraising and team management to drive key fundraising and stewardship activities. We are a growing, ambitious team with huge potential due to our well-known and respected charity brand.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Significant Legacy and In Memory fundraising experience with detailed knowledge of the marketplace Experience of successful strategic planning, management and implementation Extensive project, budget and supplier management skills Excellent leadership and people manager skills with proven experience of managing and building high-performing teams Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence at a senior level Skills to think analytically and critically, find solutions and improve processes and procedures

This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army as we invest in all aspects of fundraising and marketing and move our database to MS Dynamics CRM. If you are senior, experienced fundraising manager looking to shape a team and add your contribution to The Salvation Army's Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team's existing success, this could be the role you're looking for.

The Territorial Headquarters are located in Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8BQ. We require the post-holder to work a minimum of 2 days per week from our London office.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK

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and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.