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Legacy & Major Donor Lead Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DP (with hybrid working available) Up to £37,500 gross per annum depending on skills and experience Permanent, Full Time 35 Hours per Week Closing date: 06 July 2026 Interviews: 15 July 2026 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is shaping a wilder future for our counties protecting special places, restoring habitats and inspiring people to act for nature. As part of the UK s fastest-growing movement for nature s recovery, we lead with passion, integrity and bold thinking. Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas matter, and you can help create lasting change for wildlife and people. We are seeking a Legacy & Major Donor Lead to join our cause. Created as part of investment in the Trust s fundraising capacity, this exciting new role will take the lead on our crucial legacy and major donor income streams as we strive to achieve transformative income to support nature s recovery across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. What you ll be doing: Leading on all operational aspects of these income streams and inputting into strategy with the Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, you will have responsibility for growing the Trust s legacy, mid-level and major donor fundraising. With support from colleagues across the department and wider Trust, you ll provide stewardship to a portfolio of mid and high-value relationships, cultivate and secure new donors, and act as a champion for this crucial area of work across the organisation. About you: You will be an experienced fundraiser with outstanding communication skills and strong technical legacy skills and knowledge, as well as in-depth knowledge and track record of success in growing a major donor programme. You re a proactive, positive and confident fundraiser with the experience and expertise to take the lead across our legacy and major donor income streams. Wild About Inclusion! As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must: Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial , long term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and; ( Substantial is more than minor or trivial Long-term means 12 months or more) Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme. We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which mutually suits the candidate and the Trust. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so we although we offer hybrid working, we do not offer full home working within our roles. We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs), free parking at our sites and more.

Are you a dynamic and experienced fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? We are seeking a strategic, creative, and driven individual to lead the Individual Giving programme at a well-established and values driven charity, As Head of Individual Giving , you will report directly to the CEO and lead a passionate team dedicated to inspiring individuals to support the charity s mission. You ll shape and deliver multi-channel fundraising campaigns that grow the organisation donor base, deepen supporter relationships, and drive sustainable income. This is a senior leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. You ll collaborate closely with heads of other departments to ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity mission delivery, communications, and international programmes. As a Head of Individual Giving you will: Head the strategic development and delivery of all individual giving activity. Oversee a diverse portfolio of appeals, ensuring campaign success across acquisition, retention, and stewardship. Drive innovation in supporter engagement, including regular giving, legacy marketing, and donor journeys. Manage key relationships with creative agencies, suppliers, and contractors. Ensure compliance with GDPR, Fundraising Regulator standards, and internal policies. Lead and develop a small, dedicated team including the Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Care Officer, and CRM Data Entry Officer. Oversee the fundraising CRM (Salesforce), ensuring data is accurate, insightful, and utilised to shape campaigns. To be successful, you must have experience: Significant experience in Direct Marketing, ideally within a charity. Proven success in individual giving and campaign management. Strong understanding of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce. Experienced team leader with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets. Excellent communication and copywriting skills. Salary: £54,000 per annum Location: London, hybrid working , 2 days in the office Contract: Permanent Closing date: 5th November at 9am Interview: 1st round interview 12th November 2nd round interview (if required) 13th November Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.