About this role
Job reference: PSX-030343 Salary: £47,389 - £58,225 per annum, depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services Location: Hybrid Working on Campus/Remote Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Development and Alumni Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 04/01/2026 Contract Duration: available until July 2029 School/Directorate: Division of Development and Alumni Relations
As Legacy Manager, you’ll lead the strategic development and delivery of the University’s growing legacy programme – a key pillar of our ambitious fundraising and volunteering campaign.
Legacy giving at Manchester is thriving with income exceeding £1 million annually and pledger numbers doubling year-on-year, this is a pivotal moment to scale our impact. You’ll shape and deliver a high-performing, donor-centred legacy programme that supports our campaign ambitions and unlocks transformational future income.
You’ll manage the Legacy Officer and work collaboratively across the directorate and the University to embed legacy giving into supporter journeys, develop compelling propositions, and steward high-value legacy prospects. This is a rare opportunity to lead a programme with significant growth potential and long-term impact.
As our subject matter expert for legacy giving, you’ll design and implement audience-focused strategies, oversee complex estate administration, and represent the University externally. You’ll also provide coaching and leadership to your team, collaborate with colleagues across major gifts, regular giving and cultural institutions, and champion legacy fundraising across the University.
With momentum building around legacy giving, a supportive leadership team, and an inspiring case for support, this is an exceptional opportunity for a talented fundraiser to take their career to the next level.
What will you get in return:
Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our university is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected].
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Louise Wells
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.