VSO
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London, Greater London
Supporter Engagement (Legacies) Manager
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Salary: Up to £44000 per annum |
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Overview
VSO is the world's leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world's poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We're not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.Role overviewThe answers to poverty, inequality and discrimination are already out there. They are the Changemakers, and they are living in developing countries across the world.VSO? We provide the training. We unlock the potential in others - the people who have the power to transform their own lives. What's more, when they pass their training on, its impact will grow and grow. Together, they will change the world for the better.VSO is at a crucial point in its development. It is shifting its approach to place volunteering for development at the heart of its programmes and to create clear pathways for change, relevant to global thematic areas of focus and products. To underpin this, there is a requirement for funding to increase and diversify in order to deliver ambitious growth plans.At the heart of our Public Fundraising Strategy is the delivery of the best supporter experience to engage our loyal supporters and reach out to new audiences and to motivate the public to engage with our vision and purpose: A fair world for everyone: Creating lasting change through volunteering.If you're a passionate fundraiser, then VSO is somewhere you can shape fundraising strategy and plans within an ambitious, friendly and inspiring culture.This is a 12 months fixed term full time contract but if we will consider a part time 3-4 days per week if it is the right candidate.Skills, qualifications and experienceAre you passionate about creating a fair world for everyone?We are looking for an experienced Legacies Manager who will work with the Fundraising team and senior stakeholders to lead the legacy marketing strategy. You will contribute to the development and delivery of recruitment and retention plans including supporter journeys and involve the delivery of direct marketing campaigns across offline and digital channels.You will be responsible for gifts in Wills mailings, regular legacy engagement communications and events. This includes developing engaging marketing and communication strategies for all supporters and developing strong relationships with teams across VSO raising the profile and understanding of high value prospects and legacy marketing opportunities.We also offer a range of additional benefits: A friendly and supportive office environment Opportunities for flexible working and working from home Generous annual leave of 37 days (inclusive of public holidays) Competitive pension with Scottish Widows (matched at 5%) Cycle to work scheme Free parking Lockers and shower facilities Fun free lunch time activities like boot camp Professional development Employee and Volunteer Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support and guidance on a wide range of topics from money matters to legal issues, as well as counselling and a helpline.At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:Ability to be open minded and respectfulAbility to be resilient and adaptive to new situationsAbility to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationshipsAbility to seek and share knowledgeEqual OpportunitiesVSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications, as such we may interview as soon as suitable applications are received.If you're interested in applying for this role, please for more information.To submit your application, click on 'Make an application' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.