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Job reference R13858-18
Application closing date 07/10/2018
Location Wales
Salary £33,000 – £35,000 per annum
Package Permanent. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Helpline, Life Assurance
Voluntary Benefits Childcare Vouchers, Group Pension Plan
Job category/type Public Affairs & Policy
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
Although best known for our Remembrance work and the iconic red poppy, the Legion is the largest welfare provider in the military charity sector and has a long and successful campaigning history. We work tirelessly to safeguard the Armed Forces Covenant, which ensures that those who serve, have served and their families are not left disadvantaged by the unique nature of military life.
The Legion is seeking a talented, committed and enthusiastic public affairs and campaigns professional to shape and deliver our political engagement and campaigning activities in Wales. In this role, you will monitor and advise senior colleagues on developments in Welsh Government and the Welsh Assembly, and identify opportunities to influence in order to secure positive policy change. Working closely with PR, Welfare and Public Affairs and Public Policy colleagues, you will also grow our campaign activities at local authority level, engaging with local health boards and building relationships with key partner organisations. You will also aid in the establishment of a network of supporters who are willing to advocate on behalf of the Armed Forces community.
Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of national, devolved and local politics, you will be familiar with both traditional and digital campaigning techniques. You will be a strong team player, have a proven record of delivering campaign outcomes in Wales, and possess excellent communication skills with impeccable attention to detail. You will be confident working remotely and acting on your own initiative, whilst the ability to speak in the Welsh language is desirable.
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How to Apply: For more information and how to apply, search here.
Closing date for this role is: Sunday 7th October 2018.
Interviews will be held in Cardiff on: 18th October 2018.
