Legacy Giving Manager

Legacy Giving Manager

Ref Number C16-00221
Professional Expertise Fundraising and Philanthropy
Department Vice-President (Advancement) (C16)
Location London
Working Pattern Full time
Salary £43,374 £51,860
Contract Type Permanent
Working Type Hybrid
Available for Secondment No
Closing Date 15-Jun-2025

About us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we're determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

As Legacy Giving Manager, you will be a key member of a growing team that is transforming the ambition and scope of legacy giving at UCL, as we approach our bicentenary. In this role, you will be responsible for driving pledged legacy income in support of UCL's fundraising priorities, by developing and stewarding meaningful relationships with legacy prospects and pledgers. You will also contribute to the delivery of our wider legacy programme, helping to grow engagement in legacy giving through events, targeted appeals and bespoke stewardship.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE - equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of20%on site at our London office.

To find out more about the role, please contact Daniel Lawrence, Associate Director of Legacy Giving, by email:

Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit:

About you

We are looking for an experienced and passionate legacy fundraiser, who is highly motivated to grow and develop our legacy programme. The successful candidate will have fantastic attention to detail, be target driven, and approach situations with strategic vision. You will also be a confident and strong communicator, capable of articulating the case for legacy giving to a wide range of stakeholders.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to EDI

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

Available documents

download: Legacy Giving Manager JD June 2025.pdf