Job title: Volunteer Development Officer

Region: Based at Haig House, London

Directorate: Human Resources

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary:  £31,105 per annum (£26,653 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

• The Royal British Legion is looking for an experienced Volunteer Development Officer to join our central Volunteer Support Unit. You will assist in the development of volunteering to support the Legion’s work on behalf of all those serving in the British Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.
• Working as part of a busy team, you should have proven recent experience of delivering innovative projects that have developed volunteering roles, improved the experience of volunteers, and driven improvements in volunteer management. With demonstrable knowledge of volunteer good practice and experience in providing advice and guidance to managers of volunteers.
• The position calls for strong influencing and communication skills as well as effectiveness in planning and organising, teamwork and relationship building. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage with various stakeholders, identify and develop opportunities for volunteering across the Legion. You will also be able to manage workloads with flexibility and display a positive approach to problem solving.
• If this sounds like you and you would value a rewarding and high-profile career with the nation’s largest Armed Forces charity, please submit an online application via the link below.

How to Apply

Please apply clicking ‘Apply Online’

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 24^th June