Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Legacy Officer for a 12 month Maternity Cover with an inspiring international animal charity, to lead on the effective administration of all legacies in which the charity is a Beneficiary. This role is 28 hours per week.

This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week in the London office.

The Charity
A passionate charity with a staff of around 200, dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of animals that in turn give people in the developing world the opportunity to work their way out of poverty, securing c21m last year. Youd be joining a welcoming and enthusiastic team, offering some fantastic benefits.

The Role
Administer a caseload of residuary and contentious legacies as appropriate

Support the Legacy Administration Manager to oversee the caseloads of reversionary and pecuniary cases

Establish, develop and maintain relationships with legal, financial and tax professional, maximising opportunities to promote the charity where appropriate.

Coach the Legacy Officer ( Administration) to develop their skills and ensure they achieve their objectives and encourage their CPD

The Candidate
Experience of legacy fundraising & administration (in particular working towards or already holding CiCLA) and committed to continual professional development (CPD)

Experience of working with databases and data input work with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Demonstrable experience of Probate work in relation to charities, charity legacy administration or equivalent.

Up to date knowledge of charity and tax law where it relates to probate and fundraising issues and actively identifying and implementing changes

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

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