Head of Recovery Services

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader for the Head of Recovery Services role. This unique opportunity involves driving Recovery Services initiatives and collaborating with high-profile partners to enhance Recovery Pathways for the Armed Forces Community. You will lead a dedicated team, develop impactful strategies, and ensure exceptional support for veterans and serving personnel. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of those who have served. Join us in this rewarding journey and help shape the future of Recovery Services.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development courses

Opportunities to volunteer

Travel loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills in a similar organisation.
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Recovery strategies and plans.
• Oversee the development of the RBL’s Recovery Centre.
• Lead on the Team UK delivery model and programme.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Business Planning

Performance Management

Job description

Head of Recovery Services

Are you a strategic leader capable of driving the Recovery Services initiatives and contribute to the overall strategy at the country’s largest Armed Forces charity?

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Head of Recovery Services to join our team at the Royal British Legion. Work alongside senior internal, external, and high profile partners to shape exceptional Recovery Pathways tailored to beneficiary needs.

RBL's Recovery Services provide high impact and class leading Recovery support programmes to the Armed Forces Community, utilising sport, art, well-being and ongoing programmes and pathways to support serving personnel and veterans with their Recovery from psychological and physical injury.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement Recovery strategies and plans on a needs led, data driven and in-sight basis
• Continuously enhance and evolve our Recovery Services to meet the changing needs of our beneficiaries
• Oversee the development of the RBL’s Recovery Centre and lead the Recovery Senior Leadership Team
• Lead on the Team UK delivery model and programme, including as Chef d’Mission for the Invictus Games

An enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence are required for this role.

You will bring with you proven leadership and management skills in a similar organisation. Knowledge and expertise of business planning, performance management as well as delivering exceptional customer care is a must. You will have strong communication skills and be able to build strong and positive relationships.

You will be contracted to our Hub in at Lilleshall in Newport, Shropshire. 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 three days per week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub

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.

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
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal ad-vice
• 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.

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.

Interview Dates: Stage 1 interviews online w/c 2nd June 2025
Stage 2 interviews 19th June 2025 (Lilleshall, Shropshire)

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.