External Affairs Support Officer

Role:                           Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer

Location:                    London, Haig House, with hybrid working

Contract Type:          Permanent, Full Time

Hours:                         35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary:                        £33,701 to £36,072 per annum, inclusive of London Supplement

Would you like to join the Campaigns, Policy and Research team for a leading national charity? Are you looking for a challenging new opportunity which will truly make a difference?

We are looking for a Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer to join the Royal British Legions London based team. This role will see you help to shape and carry out RBLs public affairs and campaigning activities at a national level, and to devise and deliver our political engagement events and campaigning work in Westminster.

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 too the Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager (UK), key responsibilities will include:

·       Planning and organising political engagement events, including Parliamentary and Party Conference receptions, exhibitions, panel discussions, consultation events, Poppy Rides and more

·       Devising and delivering a bespoke engagement programme for MPs and their staff

·       External and internal team communications, including social media, team website and intranet content, responses to enquiries from the public.

·       Monitoring and researching Parliamentary developments, consultations and legislation of interest to RBL and  produce briefings for senior colleagues across the organisation on relevant issues

·       Developing and maintaining good working relationships with key Parliamentarians and their staff, as well as partner organisations key to the successful delivery of RBL’s campaigns and engagement events programme

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

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.

Closing Date:            Sunday 14th April 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.