Individual Giving Legacy Fundraiser
£31,906 pa (FTE)
Use your creativity, drive and relationship-building skills to grow income that helps Bluebell Wood be there for every baby, child and young person who needs us.
Join us as our Individual Giving & Legacy Fundraiser and be part of a team that is building something special -growing sustainable income, striving for excellence, and delivering results that make a real difference.
This is a role for someone who wants to take ownership, see results, and be part of a team working together to achieve more — more support, more reach, more impact.
We’re ambitious, collaborative and always looking for better ways to connect with supporters. We test, learn, improve and deliver because the income we generate is what enables us to provide vital care.
Your work will help drive the income that ensures every family can access the care they need, when and where they need it.
About us:
At Bluebell Wood, our vision is for every baby, child and young person with a life-limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, wherever and whenever they need it. Every role here plays a part in making that happen.
Our support is wide-ranging and tailored to every family. From symptom management and short breaks to counselling, sibling support, music therapy, home visits and end-of-life care, we provide expert care when and where it matters most.
We support families across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. To keep our doors open, we need to raise £6.7m every year — with only around 17% of our income coming from government sources. That’s why this role matters.
The role:
In this role, you’ll lead the development of individual giving and legacy income — attracting new supporters, deepening relationships, building strong pipelines and creating journeys that grow long-term value and loyalty.
Using data, insight and creativity, you’ll shape and deliver campaigns, strengthen regular giving and build awareness of legacy giving in ways that feel personal, relevant and impactful - driving the income that ensures more children and families can access the care they need.
What you’ll do
Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement a growth strategy for Regular Giving, including acquisition, retention, upgrade pathways, and mid-level donor development.
- Lead on the development and effective delivery of legacy messaging across channels, ensuring consistent and inspiring communication that builds awareness and drives pledges.
- Support strategic planning for Trusts & Grants, In Memory Giving, and Legacy awareness, ensuring alignment with overall fundraising goals.
Campaign & Product Delivery
- Lead the creation and delivery of Regular Giving and mid-level donor products, campaigns, and donor journeys.
- Develop and promote legacy giving initiatives, including Make a Will Month, seasonal appeals, and messaging that builds a pipeline of legacy pledges and gifts.
- Work with external suppliers (e.g. creative agencies, mailing houses) and internal teams to deliver high-quality assets and campaigns.
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with Marketing, Supporter Engagement, Commercial Insights and Finance teams to ensure integrated delivery and maximise supporter value and retention.
- Support fundraising events and initiatives as needed.
- Respond to supporter enquiries via mail, email, and phone, providing excellent customer service.
- Work positively and proactively with our volunteer supporters.
- Manage relationships with external consultants for Trusts & Grants and Legacy fundraising, oversee canvassing agents and ensuring all activity aligns with the hospice’s fundraising strategy and values.
What you’ll bring
- Experience in individual giving, legacy fundraising, donor development or a similar supporter-focused fundraising role.
- A creative approach to campaigns, communications and supporter journeys.
- Confidence using insight, data and performance measures to improve results and grow income.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a positive, proactive approach to supporter engagement.
- Experience of working with agencies, suppliers or external partners to deliver high-quality activity.
- A values-led mindset, with the initiative to take ownership, work collaboratively and make things happen.
Why join Bluebell Wood?
- Your work will directly help children and families access expert care and support.
- You’ll have the freedom to bring ideas to life in a creative, collaborative and purpose-driven team.
- You’ll be part of a values-led organisation where individuality is welcomed and development is encouraged.
What we offer:
- In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:
- 33 days’ holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave
- Employee assistance programme - including mental health care and out of hours GP access
- A commitment to your professional development
- Matched pension scheme of 5% of salary
- Bluebell Wood enhanced maternity and paternity pay (unrelated to NHS conditions)
- Enhanced night shift pay.
- Free parking on main site
- Subsidised lunch
- Free tea and coffee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card
- Access to rewards portal
If you’re ready to use your skills to make a lasting difference for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to join us? Apply now and help us build lasting support for children and families who need Bluebell Wood.
If you’d like an informal chat about the role, please contact Samantha Wood, Income Generation & Communications Director, on 01909 393 296 or by email at [email protected]
How to apply:
Please visit our website:
https://www.bluebellwood.org/job-vacancies
Here you will find the Job Description, Person Specification, and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please submit the following documents to [email protected]:
- CV
- Supporting Statement
- Completed Equal Opportunities Form
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work place that reflects the communities we support, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments please do let us know.
What else we will need, or you need to know:
- Proof that you have the right to work in the uk. Unfortunately, we cannot support visa sponsorship
- Any successful applicant will require a health check
- A Standard DBS Check
- Two references
- All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks
Pay: £36,690.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
