Relationship Manager - Legacy Fundraising Scotland

Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.

Relationship Manager - Legacy Fundraising Scotland

£33,000-£37,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Team Manager

Grade: P2

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Homebased, in Scotland

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing dates: Sunday 22 February 2026, 23:55.

If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process. 1st stage screening call, 2nd stage competency interviews.

Interview date: From 4 March 2026

Help Shape a Future Free From Cancer

At Cancer Research UK, every pledge, every conversation, and every relationship moves us closer to a world where everyone lives longer, better lives free from the fear of cancer.

As a Legacy Relationship Manager, you'll be at the heart of that mission - inspiring people to leave a lasting mark on the world through gifts in Wills. You'll nurture deep, meaningful supporter relationships within communities, empowering individuals, groups and organisations to make an extraordinary impact for generations to come.

This is more than a fundraising role. It's about storytelling, connection and hope - helping supporters see the profound difference their legacy can make.

What will I be doing?

Inspire & empower supporters

• Build long lasting, emotionally resonant relationships that motivate supporters to take action and maximise their lifetime impact.
• Deliver personalised, thoughtful stewardship that celebrates each supporter's journey with CRUK.

Champion Legacy giving

• Use your specialist knowledge to elevate the legacy experience, ensuring supporters feel informed, valued and inspired.
• Bring CRUK's Legacy strategy to life - increasing pledges, growing gift values and helping more people choose to leave a powerful, lasting legacy.

Collaborate & innovate

• Work closely with the Legacy team and wider Supporter Relationships colleagues to embed new initiatives and bring innovative supporter experiences to life.
• Help create campaigns, events and communications that deepen loyalty and drive long-term growth.

Deliver exceptional supporter experiences

• Host inspiring events and provide bespoke communications for high value legacy supporters.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to ensure seamless supporter journeys.

Grow our community of future givers

• Build and nurture a robust pipeline of prospects - identifying, cultivating and re-engaging supporters with high long term potential.
• Work with regional teams to champion Legacy activity and support national and local strategies.

Drive performance & impact

• Meet (and exceed!) your targets, ensuring excellent progression along the supporter pipeline.
• Monitor performance, create clear reporting and implement contingency plans where needed.

Protect supporters & champion inclusivity

• Maintain accurate supporter records, monitor pledged value and uphold regulatory best practice.
• Celebrate diversity and embed equality in everything you do.

What are we looking for?

• A track record of success in a high performing fundraising, community or Legacy environment.
• Strong self motivation, able to confidently manage your own workload and seek out new opportunities.
• Exceptional relationship building and networking skills - you inspire trust, confidence and enthusiasm in others.
• A solutions focused mindset, resilient in the face of challenges and not afraid to take thoughtful risks.
• Brilliant communication skills across written, phone and face to face interactions.
• A passion for CRUK's mission, with the ability to share our purpose in a way that truly moves people.
• Creativity and adaptability, tailoring your approach to different audiences and supporter motivations.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills, keeping multiple priorities moving smoothly.
• Awareness of community fundraising would be highly beneficial

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

Additional information

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