Legacy Giving Manager
Brighton Grammar School
Brighton, VIC
Posted on: 11 November 2025
Closing date: 28 November, 2025
About BGS
Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques, supported by our in-house research centre, attract the best minds in education.
In addition to teaching staff, we have a large team of professional support staff who are experts in their own areas. These staff are a vital part of our dynamic School community and, alongside our teachers, strive constantly for what is best for the boys. Our professional support staff also have the opportunity to be involved in our co-curricular programs, working closely students, be that on the sporting field, on stage or otherwise.
The role
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced fundraiser to join our high-performing team of development professionals in the role of Legacy Giving Manager.
Reporting to the Head of Advancement, the Legacy Giving Manager is responsible for managing and growing a comprehensive bequest program. Included in this is securing planned gifts and bequests, marketing planned giving opportunities to prospects and donors, and stewarding members of the School’s bequest group, the Sequamur Society.
Well-developed communication skills and a commitment to excellence in client service are essential for you to thrive in this part time (0.6FTE) role. In return for your dedication to raising awareness of our Bequest program, you will be afforded flexible working conditions and the opportunity to make a significant impact on giving at Brighton Grammar School.
To be successful in this rare opportunity, you will require:
- Experience in bequest fundraising, or fundraising in general, with a proven track record of success in this field.
- A high degree of discretion and reliability for confidentiality in managing the Bequest program.
- Excellent communication skills and inter-personal relations.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritise work flow.
- The ability to make sound judgements, coordinate activities and meet deadlines without supervision.
- Demonstrated proficiency and competence in a range of IT programs including Synergetic (preferred) and the full suite of Microsoft Office programs including MS Teams.
- Familiarity with an educational environment would be highly regarded.
- A current Working with Children Check and Police check or the willingness to obtain these prior to commencing.
Why work for us?
- A truly unique opportunity to impact the future of our School.
- Develop relationships with a range of valued Community members.
- Flexibility to work the equivalent of 3 days across the week.
- Join our close-knit Community and be rewarded with a competitive salary.
We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff, by watching a short video on the careers page of our website: www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au/careers
Want to find out more?
To view the position description or to apply for the role visit the current job opportunities page on our website: www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au/connect/work-at-bgs/current-opportunities/
For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via careers@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au
All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 28 November 2025. Please note: shortlisting and interviewing will commence before the application closing date, as we’d like the successful applicant to commence ASAP.
Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
