British Deaf Association awards Sign Language Charter to Greater London Authority
The British Deaf Association has awarded its Sign Language Charter to the Greater London Authority (GLA), recognising the…
23 September 2026
1 current opportunity
Current vacancy
Legacy Giving Manager
Lead and grow the BDA’s legacy giving programme, developing accessible campaigns, building lasting supporter relationships and strengthening the long-term income that helps protect Deaf people’s rights and advance sign language equality.
Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026
At a glance
- Salary
- £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Contract
- Fixed term for 12 months, with possible extension to a permanent role
- Location
- Flexible hybrid working across BDA offices and home, with locations across the UK
- Reports to
- Head of Income Generation
- Manages
- No direct reports
- Holiday
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Contributory pension scheme of up to 10%
What you’ll do
- Develop and deliver the BDA’s long-term legacy giving strategy, objectives and income targets.
- Create accessible legacy marketing campaigns and supporter journeys, including BSL content.
- Build sensitive, long-term relationships with legacy enquirers, pledgers and supporters.
- Manage legacy administration, casework, CRM records and income forecasting.
- Work across the BDA to embed legacy giving within wider fundraising and supporter engagement.
- Manage the legacy fundraising budget, monitor return on investment and report on performance.
What we’re looking for
- Experience of legacy fundraising, Gifts in Wills marketing or closely related supporter engagement.
- Working knowledge of estate administration or legacy case management, including work with an outsourced provider.
- Strong relationship-management, project-management and communication skills.
- Experience using CRM systems and managing budgets or financial performance.
- Understanding of GDPR and fundraising regulations.
- Commitment to the BDA’s values and the ability to travel across the UK.
Application information
How to apply
Please send a CV, or an equivalent experience statement, and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 explaining how you meet the role requirements. You may submit your supporting statement in British Sign Language.
Send applications to: recruitment@bda.org.uk
For an informal discussion:
Jordan Miller-Hughes, Head of Income Generation
Jordan.Miller-Hughes@bda.org.uk
As a Deaf-led organisation, we actively encourage applications from Deaf and disabled people and are committed to providing accessible recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments. Applications in BSL are welcomed.