Orpheus

The Orpheus Centre is a specialist college that promotes personal development through the arts for young disabled adults. Our work is underpinned by our core values of being joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined, and we are passionate about creating meaningful opportunities that change lives. The role We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Legacy and Individual Giving Officer to help grow and develop our individual giving and legacy income streams. You will plan, deliver and evaluate inspiring fundraising activity, build long term relationships with supporters, and provide excellent donor stewardship. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how supporters engage with - and feel connected to - the Orpheus Centre. Location: Godstone, Surrey Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (52 weeks per year) Flexible, hybrid and part time working options available Reports to: Deputy Head of Fundraising Key responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging individual giving appeals across multiple channels Develop and manage regular giving and donor stewardship journeys to increase loyalty and lifetime value Lead on all aspects of legacy fundraising, including promoting gifts in wills and administering legacy cases Build strong relationships with supporters, case studies and internal stakeholders Develop and nurture a mid value donor programme, working closely with senior fundraising colleagues Create new and innovative channels of giving, including In Memory and Celebration Giving Manage individual giving and legacy budgets and track performance Use Salesforce CRM to manage data, analyse performance and produce reports Ensure Gift Aid claims are accurate and processed in a timely manner About you You will be an organised and confident fundraiser with a passion for building relationships and telling compelling stories. You will have: At least 3 years' experience delivering fundraising or supporter focused projects Experience of using databases/CRMs and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload High levels of accuracy and attention to detail An understanding of fundraising regulations, including Gift Aid and GDPR Experience in individual giving and/or legacy fundraising Experience using Salesforce Experience of digital or direct marketing, copywriting or donor communications Why work with us? A supportive and values driven working environment where your ideas matter Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Be part of a passionate team that celebrates creativity and makes a tangible impact on young disabled people's lives Opportunities for professional development and training Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts. Safeguarding and Equality Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK. The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer. We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are: Challenging attitudes towards disability Increasing understanding of disability Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long term health conditions Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration