***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
The Role
Reporting to the Director General, you will lead our campaigning, policy and research work, to ensure that the Royal British Legion is positioned to secure policy change at a national, devolved and local level for the benefit of those we support and is the leading, respected and credible voice in understanding the needs and representing the views of the Armed Forces community. You’ll work closely with staff throughout the charity and with other Armed Forces charities and partner organisations to maximise our impact and represent the needs of the Armed Forces community at the highest levels.
For this exciting role, you will need to have excellent understanding of campaigning, public policy work, of unlocking the value of strategically driven research and of harnessing the power of supporters and other stakeholders. An experienced leader of diverse and dispersed teams with a deep understanding of politics and government, and experience of developing effective partnerships at national and local level, you will have achieved real change through your influencing and campaigning work.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the RBL’s work to champion and advocate for the interests, welfare and contribution of the Armed Forces community, and make a difference to their lives.
Deadline to apply: 4 January 2022
