Legacy Officer

Location: Hybrid with regular attendance at Ripple Effect Head Office required - Runway East, Kings Court, Parsonage Lane, Bath, BA1 1ER 

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £33,820 Pro Rata

Hours: Part time 22.5 hrs pw  

Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we've honed our focus on three critical areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we're dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.

Grow Ripple Effect's legacy fundraising programme, inspiring supporters to create lasting change while generating sustainable income for communities across rural Africa.

Help create lasting change for farming families across rural Africa.

Ripple Effect is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Legacy Officer to help grow our gifts in Wills and in-memory fundraising programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire supporters to leave a lasting legacy, build meaningful relationships and generate sustainable income that will transform lives for generations to come.

You'll support the delivery of our legacy fundraising programme, helping to create engaging campaigns and supporter journeys that encourage gifts in Wills. You'll provide excellent stewardship to legacy supporters, manage legacy enquiries and estate administration, and work collaboratively across teams to maximise long-term fundraising opportunities.

You'll have experience in legacy fundraising, supporter engagement, individual giving fundraising, relationship management or a related field, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. A passion for delivering outstanding supporter experiences and building lasting relationships is essential.

By joining Ripple Effect, you'll play an important role in growing a fundraising programme that helps farming families across Africa build sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures.

If you're ready to use your skills to create lasting impact and help supporters make a difference for future generations, we'd love to hear from you.

As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you’ll get access to a wide range of benefits, including;

• Pension
• Generous annual leave
• Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
• A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support

If you feel you have the qualities, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a covering letter to applications@rippleeffect.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.

If you require the job description in a different format, please contact applications@rippleeffect.org.

Closing date: Midnight - Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Start date: TBC

Laura Tillings-Watson, Head of MarComms & Supporter Engagement  | Laura.Tillings-Watson@rippleeffect.org