Community Wellbeing Officer – Veterans

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is seeking a Community Wellbeing Officer to design and deliver wellbeing programmes for veterans and their families in the Blackburn area. You will be the primary contact for veterans, connecting them with the right services and organising events, workshops and matchday activities.

You will work with partners across health, housing and employment to support veterans, collect data, and produce case studies that demonstrate impact.

Qualifications

• Experience organising and delivering programmes for veterans or in community services.
• A strong understanding of the challenges facing veterans and their families, including mental health.
• Experience recruiting and retaining programme participants.
• Experience building partnerships with like-minded organisations.
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver wellbeing programmes tailored to veterans' needs.
• Act as the main point of contact for veterans seeking support and connect them with appropriate services.
• Organise events, workshops and support groups including matchday activities.
• Build relationships with veterans, their families and community groups.
• Collect data, report on outcomes and create case studies.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Mental health awareness

Advocacy for veterans

Community partnerships

Job description

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is looking for a Community Wellbeing Officer to design and deliver wellbeing programmes for veterans.

The Role

You will be the main point of contact for veterans seeking support, connecting them with the right services and organising events, workshops and support groups, including matchday activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and run wellbeing programmes tailored to veterans' needs
• Act as the main point of contact for veterans and advocate for their needs
• Build relationships with veterans, their families and community groups
• Connect veterans with healthcare, mental health, housing and employment support
• Run outreach and training on veteran wellbeing
• Collect data, report on outcomes and create case studies

About You

• Experience organising and delivering programmes for veterans or in community services
• A strong understanding of the challenges facing veterans and their families, including mental health
• Experience recruiting and retaining programme participants
• Experience building partnerships with like-minded organisations
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people

Key Details

• Location: Blackburn
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £25,000 – £26,000 per year
• Closing date: 14 November 2026