About Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust is the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, dedicated to ensuring every dog enjoys the love, care, and security they deserve. Since 1891, the organization has worked tirelessly to rescue and rehome dogs, support owners through difficult times, and promote a better future for canine welfare. With a commitment to never putting a healthy dog down, Dogs Trust helps around 12,000 dogs find loving homes each year while advocating for the wellbeing of dogs across the UK.

The Role

Dogs Trust is seeking an experienced Legacy Officer to join its team in London. This role plays a crucial part in protecting and maximising the value of gifts left to the charity in supporters’ wills, ensuring every legacy has the greatest possible impact on the lives of dogs and their owners. Working within a hybrid environment, the successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of estates while maintaining high standards of professionalism and sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities

Legacy Administration

Manage a caseload of pecuniary, specific, life interest, and residuary legacies.
Ensure the charity receives its full entitlement from estates.
Identify opportunities to maximise the value of gifts where appropriate.

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with executors, solicitors, and other external parties.
Handle sensitive conversations professionally and efficiently.
Respond to enquiries from legal professionals and members of the public.

Estate and Tax Review

Review estate accounts to ensure correct administration.
Assess the allocation of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT).
Escalate complex matters to senior legal colleagues when necessary.

Record Keeping and Reporting

Maintain accurate records using the First Class 4 database.
Support reporting requirements and case monitoring.
Ensure all correspondence and documentation are managed effectively.

About You

Proven experience in legacy administration.
Strong knowledge of wills, probate, tax, and trust law.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration is desirable.

Benefits

Salary of £42,025 per year plus benefits.
Hybrid working arrangement based in London.
Opportunity to contribute to the UK’s leading dog welfare charity.
Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
Access to colleague networks that promote diversity and meaningful change.

How to Apply

Apply through the Dogs Trust careers portal by submitting an application and a personal statement outlining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the requirements. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 15 July 2026 at the London office.