Legacy Officer (Administration)
- Employer
- Prospectus
- Location
- Southwark
- Salary
- Up to £30315.00 per annum
- Closing date
- 5 Jun 2019
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- Function
- Administration
- Sector
- Animal
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Contract
Job Details
Are you an experienced professional with experience of dealing with probate and legacy work within the charity and not-for profit sector?
Do you have excellent administrative support skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supporters?
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an international animal welfare charity to recruit a maternity cover Legacy Officer ( Administration), for a period of twelve months.
Reporting to the Senior Legacy Officer ( Administration), the overall responsibility of this role is to assist with the effective administration of legacies in which the charity is a beneficiary, as well as supporting with the promotion of legacy awareness. You will act as an ambassador and advocate for the charity and it's mission. Day to day responsibilities will include administering caseloads, liaising with other charities, legal, financial and property professionals, actioning regular correspondence with executors and bereaved families as well as maintaining legacy data information. You will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with internal and external contacts and have responsibility of maintaining up to date knowledge of probate law, tax and legacy administration issues. In addition you will ensure the charity's book of remembrance is maintained and kept securely at all times.
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of probate work in relation to charities, charity legacy administration or equivalent. You will have up to date knowledge of charity and tax law relating to probate and fundraising issues with the ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail are required for this role including a high level of administrative support. The placed candidate will be confident with analysis and maintenance of data as well as providing excellent verbal and written supporter care. A qualification in probate law relating to charities or an ILM or equivalent body, certificate in Charity Legacy Administration or STEP ( Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) is desirable.
A full job description will be provided to candidates short-listed by Prospectus.
Please apply with a Word Document copy of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage.
Company
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with beyond profit organisations.
- Telephone
- (020) 7691 1925
- Location
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20/22 Stukeley Street
London
London
WC2B5LR
GB
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