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Remote
€5,000 per month
Full-time
Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Actively Interviewing
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Job description
Science Policy Advisor (European Union)
Position Objective:
To lead policy and research projects related to animal testing in order to support PETA’s advocacy for animals used in experiments
Term of Employment:
Full-time, temporary (maternity cover)
Location:
Remote, preferably based in Belgium, but the UK is also an option.
Salary:
Up to €5000 per month, depending on experience
Reports To:
Director, Science Department
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Independently research and interpret a variety of scientific, political, policy-driven, and other issues related to animal testing in order to further PETA’s goals
- Build networks and coordinate meetings with key policymakers and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Science Department’s director and other science policy advisors to decide on and obtain the necessary information for writing factsheets, white papers, reports, correspondence, and other literature
- Collaborate with other departments within PETA UK and other PETA entities, including PETA US’ Regulatory Toxicology Department and PETA Science Consortium International e.V.
- Build relationships and maintain communication with key audiences, particularly decision-makers in the legislative and administrative arenas
- Lead meetings with parliamentarians, companies, and legislators and present at conferences
- Develop expertise in non-animal testing methods and draw upon the expertise of others
- Respond to correspondence regarding issues related to animal testing
- Conduct analyses of technical papers and legislation and translate scientific and legal terminology into lay terms for use in research projects
- Identify opportunities to make public comments that promote non-animal testing approaches and lead the writing and presentation of these comments
- Represent PETA at public-speaking engagements, in debates, to the media, and to the general public
- Communicate PETA’s philosophy to the public
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Degree in a related field
- Demonstrable experience with regard to the functioning of the European Parliament and European Commission
- Familiarity with the use of animals in laboratories, associated European legislation, and non-animal methods
- Proven ability to maintain awareness of relevant political, social, and economic developments
- Proven ability to brief colleagues and other relevant stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research
- Proven excellent writing and research skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proven attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to make sound, independent judgments
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of scientists, parliamentarians, industry representatives, the public, and other stakeholders
- Exceptional public-speaking and networking skills
- Fluency in a second European language desirable
- Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
- Willingness and ability to travel, as needed
- Professional appearance
- Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for the group’s position on issues in a professional manner
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
Organisation
Registered Charity 
21 - 50
Posted on: 10 September 2026
Closing date: 10 October 2026 at 23:00
Tags: Policy, Science
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Remote
£40,389 per annum
Full-time
Contract (Fixed term maternity cover contract starting on 14 December 2026 until 3 March 2028)
Job description
Donkey Welfare Adviser
We now have an excellent secondment opportunity for a dynamic and resourceful individual with a proven track record of community-based animal welfare work, excellent decision-making and time-management skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the team as Donkey Welfare Adviser for South Wales.
Position: Donkey Welfare Adviser
Location: Home based (it is preferable that candidates live centrally within region to gain easy access to travel and communication networks. However, locations close to the defined area may be considered if operationally viable)
Hours: Full-time, working an average of 37.5 hours per week on an annualised hours basis.
Salary: £40,389 per annum
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover contract starting on 14 December 2026 until 3 March 2028
Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.
Interview Date: Sidmouth, on Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th October 2026
About the Role
Donkey Welfare Advisers are professionals in the field of donkey and mule welfare. They play a key front-line role in the work of the Sanctuary: responding to donkeys in need, supporting donkeys in the community, growing and managing a high-quality rehoming scheme, and acting as an ambassador for the charity at all times.
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
- Promoting good welfare for donkeys and mules by working proactively to support, guide and educate key audiences and by sharing best practice.
- Communicating effectively with groups from all social, racial, and cultural backgrounds, often in highly emotive and sometimes confrontational circumstances.
- Delivering high quality, impactful training to a range of stakeholders in a style suitable to the audience and the resources available.
- Responding to future care enquiries, working creatively to identify suitable alternatives to sanctuary care where appropriate, and gathering and co-ordinating relevant information to inform donkey placement decisions and help owners make informed choices for their donkeys, including end of life decisions.
- Supporting a good quality rehoming scheme by ensuring donkeys are placed in the most suitable environments for their needs.
- Working proactively to prevent/alleviate suffering, referring to and/or collaborating with enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Providing reliable evidence for welfare investigation cases, including witness statements and other relevant evidence in court compliant formats, and attending court to give evidence as required.
About You
You will be a positive influencer able to promote and model our values in all areas of your work, with a high level of equine knowledge with significant experience of working with equines.
You will also have:
- A working knowledge of legal practicalities and experience of the application of relevant animal welfare legislation.
- An understanding of equine behaviour and demonstrable practical experience in the field.
- Able to influence change and respond appropriately in emotional challenging or confrontational situations.
- Excellent communicator able to deliver advice and training to stakeholder groups with varying experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with making new contacts and able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Before applying, please ensure that if successful in being called to interview, you would be able to attend in person on the specified date, as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate requests for alternative arrangements.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pension.
- Life assurance – 2 x annual salary
- 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service pro rata
- Wellbeing team.
- Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
- Long service awards.
- Healthshield plan
- Free parking.
- Life assurance.
- Subsidised restaurant and shop.
About the Organisation
Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Welfare, Animal Welfare, Equine, Donkey, Animal Welfare Advisor, Donkey Welfare Advisor, Animal Welfare Officer, Donkey Welfare Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Organisation
Posted on: 10 September 2026
Closing date: 27 September 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 8813 - CJ
Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Training / Learning, Legal / Law, Advocacy, Conservation, Environment / Animal, Wellbeing, Wildlife, Community Fundraising
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Royal British Legion
Remote
£29,170 per annum
Permanent
Job description
We are looking for three Benefits & Income Maximisation Advisers to join our newly created Income Maximisation team. These vacancies are an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting RBL beneficiaries facing financial hardship, helping them access the benefits, grants and financial assistance they are entitled to.
This role will see you provide high quality telephone and digital advice and guidance, empowering our beneficiaries to maximise their income, planning and manage budgets, and make informed decisions about their future.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
As a Benefits & Income Maximisation Adviser, you will manage a varied caseload, providing expert advice across the full range of welfare benefits and financial support available. You will work closely with beneficiaries to identify opportunities to increase income, reduce financial pressures and access additional sources of assistance. You will stay informed about changes to welfare legislation, benefit systems and financial support schemes, ensuring your advice remains accurate, relevant and impactful.
Reporting to our new Income Maximisation Manager, key responsibilities will include:
- Provide comprehensive welfare benefits advice and support to beneficiaries experiencing financial difficulties
- Complete benefit entitlement checks and calculations, identifying opportunities to maximise income
- Advise on available grants, discretionary support and financial assistance from government bodies, local authorities, energy providers and charitable organisations
- Support beneficiaries with benefit applications, form completion and signposting to appropriate services
- Produce detailed written advice and maintain accurate case records using case management systems
- Carry out budgeting and income maximisation assessments
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal RBL support services, partner agencies, charities and statutory organisations
You will have proven experience of providing welfare benefits advice and have an in depth knowledge of the UK benefits system, including experience in conducting benefits checks, calculations and budgeting assessments. You will have excellent communication skills, a client focused approach and the ability to build trust with people facing challenging circumstances.
These are truly rewarding opportunities where you can use your expertise to help people navigate financial challenges and improve their quality of life. You will join a supportive and collaborative UK wide, Benefits, Debt and Money Advice Service that is committed to delivering exceptional advice and making a genuine difference every day.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for team meetings and training).
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
Interview Dates: virtual interviews week commencing 12th October
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This role will see you provide high quality telephone and digital advice and guidance, empowering our beneficiaries to maximise their income, planning and manage budgets, and make informed decisions about their future.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
As a Benefits & Income Maximisation Adviser, you will manage a varied caseload, providing expert advice across the full range of welfare benefits and financial support available. You will work closely with beneficiaries to identify opportunities to increase income, reduce financial pressures and access additional sources of assistance. You will stay informed about changes to welfare legislation, benefit systems and financial support schemes, ensuring your advice remains accurate, relevant and impactful.
Reporting to our new Income Maximisation Manager, key responsibilities will include:
- Provide comprehensive welfare benefits advice and support to beneficiaries experiencing financial difficulties
- Complete benefit entitlement checks and calculations, identifying opportunities to maximise income
- Advise on available grants, discretionary support and financial assistance from government bodies, local authorities, energy providers and charitable organisations
- Support beneficiaries with benefit applications, form completion and signposting to appropriate services
- Produce detailed written advice and maintain accurate case records using case management systems
- Carry out budgeting and income maximisation assessments
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal RBL support services, partner agencies, charities and statutory organisations
You will have proven experience of providing welfare benefits advice and have an in depth knowledge of the UK benefits system, including experience in conducting benefits checks, calculations and budgeting assessments. You will have excellent communication skills, a client focused approach and the ability to build trust with people facing challenging circumstances.
These are truly rewarding opportunities where you can use your expertise to help people navigate financial challenges and improve their quality of life. You will join a supportive and collaborative UK wide, Benefits, Debt and Money Advice Service that is committed to delivering exceptional advice and making a genuine difference every day.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for team meetings and training).
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
Interview Dates: virtual interviews week commencing 12th October
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Posted on: 10 September 2026
Closing date: 02 October 2026 at 01:00
Job ref: 1327
Tags: Advice / Information
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Royal British Legion
Remote
£29,170 per annum
Permanent
Job description
About The Role
If you are committed to providing holistic and person-centred support to your clients, and making a real difference in people’s lives, we may be the perfect fit for you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic ACN team, as anAdvocacy and Complex Needs Advisor covering Northumberland & Northern Ireland.
The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy and Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans facing complex and often isolating challenges.
Our Advisors directly support beneficiaries experiencinghomelessness, mental health challenges, issues relating to alcohol and substance use, behavioural addictions, domestic abuse, involvement with the criminal justice system, and other circumstances that may affect the safety and wellbeing of adults, children and their families.
Your work will empower the Armed Forces community to achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.
We have a number of vacancies across our Advisor team as we are delighted to be enhancing our service offering by increasing the size of our team and adding additional Advisor posts to provide more responsive support to our beneficiaries. If you are interested in this role in a different location, please do take a look at our Careers page for more vacancies.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Advocacy and Complex Needs Manager for the region, key responsibilities will include:
- Complete effective and efficient case management of circa 20 complex beneficiary cases; ensuring case records are maintained, accurate and up to date.
- Complete visits with beneficiaries in their homes to assess need, build and maintain positive, professional relationships, build engagement, review progress and provide practical, person-centred support.
- Work holistically with beneficiaries to explore their full range of needs, identify and agree their priorities, and develop a clear, person-centred support and action plan.
- Provide specialist advice and advocacy, identify appropriate statutory and external services, including mental health, addiction and substance misuse, and housing services, and support beneficiaries with referrals.
- Work collaboratively with beneficiaries and partner agencies to overcome barriers, coordinate support around agreed priorities, and provide practical and motivational support throughout.
Face to face work with beneficiaries is an important part of the role, and the successful candidate will need to be able to travel across the designated area to meet beneficiaries in their homes or other appropriate community locations (travelling within working hours).You must live within the Northumberland & Northern Ireland.Other periodic travel will be required for team meetings.
The successful applicant will require a DBS check at Enhanced level to be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you are committed to providing holistic and person-centred support to your clients, and making a real difference in people’s lives, we may be the perfect fit for you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic ACN team, as anAdvocacy and Complex Needs Advisor covering Northumberland & Northern Ireland.
The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy and Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans facing complex and often isolating challenges.
Our Advisors directly support beneficiaries experiencinghomelessness, mental health challenges, issues relating to alcohol and substance use, behavioural addictions, domestic abuse, involvement with the criminal justice system, and other circumstances that may affect the safety and wellbeing of adults, children and their families.
Your work will empower the Armed Forces community to achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.
We have a number of vacancies across our Advisor team as we are delighted to be enhancing our service offering by increasing the size of our team and adding additional Advisor posts to provide more responsive support to our beneficiaries. If you are interested in this role in a different location, please do take a look at our Careers page for more vacancies.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Advocacy and Complex Needs Manager for the region, key responsibilities will include:
- Complete effective and efficient case management of circa 20 complex beneficiary cases; ensuring case records are maintained, accurate and up to date.
- Complete visits with beneficiaries in their homes to assess need, build and maintain positive, professional relationships, build engagement, review progress and provide practical, person-centred support.
- Work holistically with beneficiaries to explore their full range of needs, identify and agree their priorities, and develop a clear, person-centred support and action plan.
- Provide specialist advice and advocacy, identify appropriate statutory and external services, including mental health, addiction and substance misuse, and housing services, and support beneficiaries with referrals.
- Work collaboratively with beneficiaries and partner agencies to overcome barriers, coordinate support around agreed priorities, and provide practical and motivational support throughout.
Face to face work with beneficiaries is an important part of the role, and the successful candidate will need to be able to travel across the designated area to meet beneficiaries in their homes or other appropriate community locations (travelling within working hours).You must live within the Northumberland & Northern Ireland.Other periodic travel will be required for team meetings.
The successful applicant will require a DBS check at Enhanced level to be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Posted on: 28 August 2026
Closing date: 12 September 2026 at 01:00
Job ref: 1316
Tags: Advocacy
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Royal British Legion
Remote
£29,170 per annum
Permanent
Job description
If you are committed to providing holistic and person-centred support to your clients, and making a real difference in people’s lives, we may be the perfect fit for you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic ACN team, as an Advocacy and Complex Needs AdvisorcoveringStaffordshire and Shropshire.
The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy and Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans facing complex and often isolating challenges.
Our Advisors directly support beneficiaries experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, issues relating to alcohol and substance use, behavioural addictions, domestic abuse, involvement with the criminal justice system, and other circumstances that may affect the safety and wellbeing of adults, children and their families.
Your work will empower the Armed Forces community to achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.
We have a number of vacancies across our Advisor team as we are delighted to be enhancing our service offering by increasing the size of our team and adding additional Advisor posts to provide more responsive support to our beneficiaries. If you are interested in this role in a different location, please do take a look at our Careers page for more vacancies.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Advocacy and Complex Needs Manager for the region, key responsibilities will include:
- Complete effective and efficient case management of circa 20 complex beneficiary cases; ensuring case records are maintained, accurate and up to date.
- Complete visits with beneficiaries in their homes to assess need, build and maintain positive, professional relationships, build engagement, review progress and provide practical, person-centred support.
- Work holistically with beneficiaries to explore their full range of needs, identify and agree their priorities, and develop a clear, person-centred support and action plan.
- Provide specialist advice and advocacy, identify appropriate statutory and external services, including mental health, addiction and substance misuse, and housing services, and support beneficiaries with referrals.
- Work collaboratively with beneficiaries and partner agencies to overcome barriers, coordinate support around agreed priorities, and provide practical and motivational support throughout.
Face to face work with beneficiaries is an important part of the role, and the successful candidate will need to be able to travel across the designated area to meet beneficiaries in their homes or other appropriate community locations (travelling within working hours). You must live within the Staffordshire or Shropshire area. Other periodic travel will be required for team meetings.
The successful applicant will require a DBS check at Enhanced level to be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About The Company
Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.
As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.
We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.
Visit ourCareers Pageto discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic ACN team, as an Advocacy and Complex Needs AdvisorcoveringStaffordshire and Shropshire.
The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy and Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans facing complex and often isolating challenges.
Our Advisors directly support beneficiaries experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, issues relating to alcohol and substance use, behavioural addictions, domestic abuse, involvement with the criminal justice system, and other circumstances that may affect the safety and wellbeing of adults, children and their families.
Your work will empower the Armed Forces community to achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.
We have a number of vacancies across our Advisor team as we are delighted to be enhancing our service offering by increasing the size of our team and adding additional Advisor posts to provide more responsive support to our beneficiaries. If you are interested in this role in a different location, please do take a look at our Careers page for more vacancies.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Advocacy and Complex Needs Manager for the region, key responsibilities will include:
- Complete effective and efficient case management of circa 20 complex beneficiary cases; ensuring case records are maintained, accurate and up to date.
- Complete visits with beneficiaries in their homes to assess need, build and maintain positive, professional relationships, build engagement, review progress and provide practical, person-centred support.
- Work holistically with beneficiaries to explore their full range of needs, identify and agree their priorities, and develop a clear, person-centred support and action plan.
- Provide specialist advice and advocacy, identify appropriate statutory and external services, including mental health, addiction and substance misuse, and housing services, and support beneficiaries with referrals.
- Work collaboratively with beneficiaries and partner agencies to overcome barriers, coordinate support around agreed priorities, and provide practical and motivational support throughout.
Face to face work with beneficiaries is an important part of the role, and the successful candidate will need to be able to travel across the designated area to meet beneficiaries in their homes or other appropriate community locations (travelling within working hours). You must live within the Staffordshire or Shropshire area. Other periodic travel will be required for team meetings.
The successful applicant will require a DBS check at Enhanced level to be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About The Company
Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.
As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.
We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.
Visit ourCareers Pageto discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.
Posted on: 27 August 2026
Closing date: 11 September 2026 at 01:00
Job ref: 1320
Tags: Advocacy
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