Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Relationship Manager
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Relationship Manager - Legacy Fundraising Scotland
£33,000-£37,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Team Manager
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based (role covers Scotland and Northern Ireland; candidates must live in Scotland). You will need access to a car as extensive travel is required for this role. The successful candidate must be located within the geographic area shown on the map below. Please click to view: https://images.ctfassets.net/u7vsjnoopqo5/71xz89iMS4TnmvXX4SfuJZ/a52d2dce16e6d2d830ddeb3dc47d1352/scotland_region_map.png
Closing date: 10th September 2026 23:55
Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
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.
Recruitment process: Screening call and competency based interview with task
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Every day, our work brings us closer to a future where everybody can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. As a Legacy Relationship Manager, you'll play a vital role in making that future possible by building meaningful relationships with supporters and helping them understand the life-changing impact a gift in their Will can make.
This is far more than a fundraising role. You'll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, inspiring supporters through powerful conversations, delivering exceptional experiences, and building lasting relationships within local communities. Combining ambition, compassion and professionalism, you'll support individuals in making one of the most significant charitable decisions of their lifetime, ensuring they feel valued, informed and connected to our mission.
What will I be doing?
- Build and nurture meaningful relationships with supporters, prospects, organisations and community groups, inspiring long-term engagement with Cancer Research UK and Legacy giving.
- Manage a portfolio of supporters, providing personalised stewardship, tailored communications and exceptional supporter experiences that maximise lifetime value.
- Act as the face of CRUK's Legacy team across Scotland and Northern Ireland, attending supporter meetings, events and engagement activities throughout the region.
- Deliver sensitive conversations around Wills, legacy planning and end-of-life giving with empathy, professionalism and confidence.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Supporter Relationships and the wider organisation to develop innovative campaigns, events and supporter journeys.
- Monitor performance against targets, maintain accurate supporter records and contribute to the growth of CRUK's Legacy pipeline and income.
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What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in relationship management, fundraising, community engagement, supporter development or a similar customer-facing environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and inspire a wide range of audiences through face-to-face, telephone and written interactions.
- Emotional intelligence and resilience, with confidence handling sensitive and personal conversations around topics such as family, bereavement, Wills and future giving.
- Strong organisational skills and self-motivation, able to manage a busy workload, work independently and identify new opportunities across a large geographical area.
- Willingness and ability to undertake extensive regional travel, including occasional evening and weekend events where required.
- A passion for Cancer Research UK's mission and the ability to communicate our impact in a compelling and inspiring way.
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.
Eligibility criteria
Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ‘getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.
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All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:
- completed their getting started period
- discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager
- been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)
If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.
For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse.
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.
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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
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