Director: Armed Forces Engagement, Partnerships and Youth

Here at the Royal British Legion, we are currently embarking on an exciting new phase within our Membership directorate. As part of our new ten year strategy, we are pleased to be seeking a Director: Armed Forces Engagement, Partnerships and Youth in a newly created, senior leadership role. Reporting to our Executive Director: Membership, Armed Forces and Community Engagement, this role will be a key contributor to the delivery of our strategy with the key focus on identifying and developing key partnerships that advance our vision of ‘Bringing Society Together to Recognise, Remember and Support the Armed Forces Community’.

This role will see you lead the development and implementation of an Armed Forces Engagement strategy, coordinate the delivery of RBL’s work across schools and youth organisations and develop and deliver a Cadet Forces Engagement strategy. You will lead a high performing team of Heads of Department within our Membership directorate.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Armed Forces Community Engagement: Develop and implement a robust armed forces engagement strategy. Externally represent RBL at key AFC events to promote the work of RBL and to develop external relationships.
• Partnerships: Develop opportunities to work in partnership with other organisations. Develop strategic initiatives and partnerships to enhance camaraderie within the Armed Forces Community.
• Cadet Force Engagement: Develop and implement a Cadet Forces engagement strategy aimed at both cadets and CFAVs which seeks to raise awareness and understanding of the role of the armed forces community. Develop further opportunities for Cadet Force involvement with the work of the RBL.
• Schools: In Partnership with the Remembrance Team, lead the development and approval of the RBL Schools and Learning Strategy. Design the youth offer and affiliation model.
• Membership Development: Create an innovative programme of events, groups etc that provide more and better opportunities for the Armed Forces Community to Connect. Working with the Director of Membership and Communities, develop a vision for Membership 2035, which refocuses membership on the AFC and drives a transformational change in the membership offer.

You will be contracted to our London 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. Should you wish to explore a Remote opportunity where you will be contracted to your home address with occasional travel (which will not include additional £4,452 London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview. This role requires a full UK driving licence.

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.
• Private Healthcare.
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%.
• 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 our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed 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. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.