Fundraiser

The Royal British Legion; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Armed Forces charity is looking for a Poppy Appeal Manager in Buckinghamshire to coordinate the Poppy Appeal and manage relationships with supporters and volunteers. The role offers opportunities for event planning and community engagement, promoting a commitment to support the Armed Forces community. This position includes perks such as generous holiday allowances, pension contributions, and flexible working options.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Development courses

Travel loans and Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting the Armed Forces community.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience in event planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Poppy Appeal in Buckinghamshire.
• Manage relationships with supporters, partners, and volunteers.
• Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers.
• Coordinate the Poppy Appeal launch and related activities.

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for Buckinghamshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award-winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets.

You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.

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.

In this role, you'll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.

You'll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you'll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it's not essential, we're really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.

What We Offer

• 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
• A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more

Please note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.

The Royal British Legion is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.