Job title: Commemorative Events Accreditation Coordinator

Region: London, Haig House SE1 1AA

Directorate: Marketing and Remembrance

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until September 2020, Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £28,322 per annum pro rata (£23,870 per annum plus £4,452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Event Coordinator with a background in event accreditation to join our Events team based at our Head Office in London.

You will be responsible for providing event support and an accreditation function to the Commemorative Events team, working with the team on event accreditation operations, and identifying accreditation needs and procedures.

The role may also require you to work unsocial hours from time to time on the events themselves.

Ideally, you will have gained previous experience of working within an accreditation role, preferably within a Charity, PR or Events Department. The ideal candidate will have proven IT skills including knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook and Word.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 23rd February 2020

Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Dorset

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Home Based, Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,469 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially-minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home based and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the Dorset area.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 1st March

Interviews will take place : w/c 9th March

Job title: Advice and Information Officer – South East

Area: Pop In, Queen’ s Rd Brighton

Directorate: Operations

Contract: Permanent, full time 35 hours per week

Salary:  £20,163.00 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

We’re making big changes. We are becoming more accessible, easier to reach and providing a more integrated service for the Service community and those that support us.  The focus for our Area teams will be on engaging with the community, reaching out to those we support through a wide range of Partnerships making sure we’re accessible to many more people.

As a Royal British Legion Advice and Information Officer you will be based in the Pop In, Brighton and will spend your time providing advice and information about all aspects of the Legion's work to visitors and via more remote outreach locations. You will also be expected to raise the profile of the Legion through presentations and attending networking events and manage and support a cohort of Information Volunteers.

Accustomed to providing advice and information support to customers you will have experience of building relationships with a range of different agencies. An excellent communicator with strong organisational and planning skills, you will also have good IT skills and be confident in supporting people. 

It is essential that you have an empathy with the UK armed forces community and some knowledge and understanding of this area would also be an advantage.  This role is open to both employees and volunteers.

How to apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is Friday 28th February 2020

Job title: Senior Public Relations Officer

Region: London Haig House, SE1 1AA

Directorate: Remembrance and Marketing

Contract: Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week

Salary: £40,533 per annum (£36,081 per annum plus £4,452 London weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Public Relations officer to join The Royal British Legion’s national media team has become available.

You will play a leading role in running PR operations for one of the UK’s largest charities, working on high profile campaigns and events. These include the upcoming commemorations for VE Day and VJ Day 75, the Invictus Games and the Poppy Appeal. Last year, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day the Legion’s PR team was at the heart of international events, hosting the UK’s leading media outlets on board a ship which took 250 veterans back to Normandy.

The work of the Legion’s PR team extends year-round and includes delivering creative campaigns to tell the stories of people we help, driving awareness of our political campaigning activity, developing stories and content for use across the organisation, working with high-profile ambassadors and engaging with national media during key events.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent work experience, and will have extensive experience of media relations, public relations or journalism within a high-profile national organisation. You will have experience in devising, leading and delivering PR plans and campaigns using a variety of tactics and techniques, and will have worked with journalists at the national and regional level in securing significant media coverage. Experience of managing staff is desirable but not essential.
 

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage and interest journalists, to draw up creative media plans, to communicate with a range of audiences and to apply a strategic approach to your work to deliver against wider organisational objectives. You will also be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, managing a heavy workload with flexibility and have a positive approach to problem solving.

In return we offer excellent career progression including in-house and industry training, the opportunity to create and manage PR campaigns from start to finish as well as coaching from senior members of the department.

The Legion is the nation’s largest Armed Forces charity providing services and support to all those currently serving in the British Armed Forces, veterans and their families. As the champion of Remembrance, the Legion also holds a lead role in the nation’s commemorative activity.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 25th February 2020

Job title: Public Relations Officer

Region: London Haig House, SE1 1AA

Directorate: Remembrance and Marketing

Contract: Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week

Salary: £33,519 - £36,666 per annum (£29,067 - £32,214 per annum plus London weighting £4,452)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced public relations officer to join The Royal British Legion’s national media team has become available.

You will help run PR operations for one of the UK’s largest charities, playing a leading role on high profile campaigns and events. These include the upcoming commemorations for VE Day and VJ Day 75, the Invictus Games and the annual Poppy Appeal. Last year, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day the PR team was at the heart of international events, hosting a large cohort from the UK’s leading media outlets on board a chartered ship which took 250 veterans back to Normandy.

The work of the Legion’s PR team extends year-round and includes delivering creative campaigns to tell the stories of people we help, driving awareness of our political campaigning activity, developing stories and content for use across the organisation, working with high profile ambassadors and engaging with national media during key events.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and equivalent work experience as well as experience of media relations, public relations or journalism within a high-profile organisation. You will have experience in developing and delivering PR plans and campaigns using a variety of PR tactics and techniques, supporting and delivering national PR strategy at a regional level, and will have worked with national journalists in securing significant media coverage.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage and interest journalists, to draw up creative media plans, to communicate with a range of audiences and to apply a strategic approach to your work to deliver against wider organisational objectives. You will also be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, managing a heavy workload with flexibility and have a positive approach to problem solving.

In return we offer excellent career progression including in-house and industry training, the opportunity to create and manage PR campaigns from start to finish as well as coaching from senior members of the department.

The Legion is the nation’s largest Armed Forces charity providing services and support to all those currently serving in the British Armed Forces, veterans and their families. As the champion of Remembrance, the Legion also holds a lead role in the nation’s commemorative activity.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 25th February 2020

Job title: External Grants Manager

Region: Flexible, located in one of our 15 area offices

Directorate: Operations

Contract: Permanent, Full-time 35 hours per week

Salary: £32,336 per annum (plus £4,452 London Weighting if applicable)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Royal British Legion is recruiting for an External Grants Manager to oversee the Legion’s programmes of grant-funding for organisations, including elements of the Irish Ex-Services Trust and the LIBOR-funded Aged Veterans Fund. The new Manager will lead a small team, ensuring thorough and evidenced assessments and monitoring of grants made to projects which benefit the Armed Forces community.

The role will involve liaising with external charities, including but not limited to those which are predominantly associated with the Armed Forces. Assessment will include considering each application on its merits, factoring in each applicant’s Governance framework, budget, projected beneficiary reach and anticipated outcomes. More broadly, the role will support the Head of Grants & Social Policy in proposing new funding themes and introducing a refined, modern grant management process.

The successful candidate will be experienced in providing guidance to charity professionals, analysing proposals and preparing formal funding recommendations.

This appointment comes at an exciting time for the department and the successful applicant will have the ability to input into the strategy of the External Grants Programme and ensure it can best meet the most urgent needs of the Armed Forces Community.

Some UK travel will be required.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 25th February 2020

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 in London SE1 1AA

Job title: Community Fundraiser – London Team

Region: North East London

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Office Based SE1 1AA, Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £29,921 per annum (£25,469 plus £4,452 London weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially-minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is based in our Head Office, with flexible and occasional home-based working.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary is essential.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Wednesday 19th February 2020

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th February 2020

Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Wolverhampton and the Black Country

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Home Based, Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,469 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially-minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home based and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the Wolverhampton/Black Country Area.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Wednesday 19th February 2020

Interviews will take place in Birmingham or Stafford

Job title: Internal Communications and Engagement Officer

Region: London, Haig House

Directorate: Remembrance and Marketing

Contract: Permanent, full time 35 hours per week

Salary: £29,921 per annum (£25,469 plus £4452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Internal Communications and Engagement Officer supports the department to deliver the Internal Communications & Engagement Strategy, to engage our complex and dispersed workforce across the UK.

You will play a key role in news gathering, writing and editing. You will assist the Internal Communications and Engagement Managers with coordinating and planning content for channels including the intranet, e-newsletters and printed magazines, to support implementation of Internal Communications plans and campaigns.

The successful candidate will have a strong news sense, excellent interpersonal skills, great organisation skills and a proactive attitude to reach our diverse workforce, membership and volunteers across the UK. You will be joining at an exciting time, ready to help make a real difference to our internal communications and eager to expand your skillset as part of a busy team.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Wednesday 19th February 2020

Job title: Data Protection Officer

Region: London, SE1 1AA

Directorate: Legal

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £40,886.81 per annum (£36,434.81 plus £4,452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team.  The successful candidate will report to the Senior Legal Counsel.  This is a full-time role and is a key role in the charity.

Your primary responsibilities will be to:

· To review and maintain data protection policies and procedures and guidelines and all template assessments periodically.

· To establish and promote training and awareness of data protection policies throughout the organisation and maintaining oversight of the process.

· To maintain the Legion’s registrations with the Information Commissioner.

· Manage the subject access requests and individual rights process ensuring that local data controllers locate and collate all relevant information or delete all personal data  and to ensure that substantive legal responses are provided within the mandatory timescales.

· Managing the response to data protection breaches and complaints, including ensuring that the Information Commissioner is notified where appropriate.

· Devise and maintain the Legion’s data processing register and the Legion’s retention schedule, ensuring they are reviewed.

· Undertake formal assessments such as legitimate interest assessments to ensure our legal basis for processing is clear.

· Monitoring compliance to data protection law and principles throughout the Legion and reporting regularly to the Audit & Risk Committee on breaches, individual rights requests and data protection impact assessments.

The successful candidate must hold a current Data Protection Officer qualification, and we will take into account overseas equivalents. 

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: 19/02/2020