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Legacy Officer
| Posting date: | 20 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | up to £39,723 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Location: | East Sussex, RH17 7TT |
| Company: | Cats Protection |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG2749-FSS27 |
Summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Legacy Officer. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £39,723 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
There are currently six members of the Legacy Team who are responsible for calling in all legacies bequeathed to charity, including those left to our branches and adoption centres throughout the UK. Working with lay and professional Executors, our role is to ensure that we maximise the value of legacies generously bequeathed to the charity by our benefactors.
Responsibilities of our Legacy Officer:
As our Legacy Officer, you’ll be responsible for the management and conducting of residuary, pecuniary, trust and life interest bequests; ensuring the charity’s tax exemptions are utilised correctly; advising Executors of Cats Protection’s requirements with regard to the selling of estate property, appropriation and compliance with the Charities Act 2011 disposal of land legislation and liaising and corresponding with Executors, solicitors and charity co-beneficiaries where appropriate to resolve disputes which could lead to the issuing of legal proceedings
What we’re looking for in our Legacy Officer:
experience of working within the probate law or charity legacy administration sector
TEP, ILEX, Law degree or ILM CiCLA.
excellent verbal and written communication skills
keen attention to detail, organised and methodical
ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
ability to manage your own workload
What we can offer you:
salary of up to £39,723 per annum plus excellent benefits
generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible working options
life assurance scheme
range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 4th July 2024
Virtual interview date: W/C 15th July onwards
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
There are currently six members of the Legacy Team who are responsible for calling in all legacies bequeathed to charity, including those left to our branches and adoption centres throughout the UK. Working with lay and professional Executors, our role is to ensure that we maximise the value of legacies generously bequeathed to the charity by our benefactors.
Responsibilities of our Legacy Officer:
As our Legacy Officer, you’ll be responsible for the management and conducting of residuary, pecuniary, trust and life interest bequests; ensuring the charity’s tax exemptions are utilised correctly; advising Executors of Cats Protection’s requirements with regard to the selling of estate property, appropriation and compliance with the Charities Act 2011 disposal of land legislation and liaising and corresponding with Executors, solicitors and charity co-beneficiaries where appropriate to resolve disputes which could lead to the issuing of legal proceedings
What we’re looking for in our Legacy Officer:
experience of working within the probate law or charity legacy administration sector
TEP, ILEX, Law degree or ILM CiCLA.
excellent verbal and written communication skills
keen attention to detail, organised and methodical
ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
ability to manage your own workload
What we can offer you:
salary of up to £39,723 per annum plus excellent benefits
generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible working options
life assurance scheme
range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 4th July 2024
Virtual interview date: W/C 15th July onwards
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.