We’re looking for an Events Fundraising Officer to join the Royal British Legion on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working across an exciting portfolio of fundraising events in the UK and overseas. From major challenge events to established fundraising activities, you’ll be involved in bringing events together from the initial planning and promotion through to delivery on the day. It’s a varied, hands-on role where you’ll manage your own events, work alongside experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to get involved in everything from participant recruitment and marketing campaigns to event logistics, budgets and developing new opportunities.
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.
A successful fundraising event is about much more than what happens on the day, and you’ll play an important part in getting every stage right. You’ll work with event organisers, suppliers, colleagues and volunteers to deliver well-run events that attract participants, achieve fundraising targets and keep supporters coming back. You’ll also help shape how we promote our events, develop engaging supporter journeys and use feedback and performance data to identify what’s working and where we can improve. With opportunities to attend events across the UK and overseas, this is a role for someone who enjoys being involved, taking ownership and seeing their hard work come together.
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising events, who understands what it takes to turn a great event idea into a successful fundraising opportunity. You’ll be organised, confident building relationships and comfortable juggling competing priorities, particularly when deadlines are approaching. You'll need to be equally happy coordinating plans behind the scenes as you are getting stuck in on event days, with strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach. Experience in the charity sector would be welcome, but we're just as interested in your ability to deliver successful events, engage supporters and bring fresh ideas to an established fundraising portfolio. A full, valid driving licence is essential.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
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: W/C 30th November 2026
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.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
If you are an internal applicant applying for this secondment, please ensure you have discussed it with your line manager and obtained their approval.
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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 our Careers Page to discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.
Fundraising Events Officer in London employer: Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is an exceptional employer that champions a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering flexible remote work options alongside in-person collaboration at our Haig House hub. Employees benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts the Armed Forces community, along with opportunities for professional growth and development in a mission-driven environment.
