Team UK Programmes Officer

Organisation: The Royal British Legion
Salary: £29,170 to £30,790 per annum
Location: You will be contracted to your home address. There will be regular travel nationally to attend events, training or meetings, with a potential for international travel in the future.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 20 October 2025
Interview date: 3 November 2025
Job Description: Do you want to be part of something extraordinary? Are you ready to step into a dynamic and meaningful role?

We are seeking an organised and proactive Programmes Officer with a keen eye for detail, and experience in events and/or sports sectors. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with passion and initiative to get involved in Recovery events including the delivery of Team UK to the Invictus Games.

As a Team UK Programmes Officer, you’ll play a key part in keeping things running smoothly across all programme areas. You’ll coordinate the delivery of services for Team UK competitors, friends and family, games guests, volunteers, ambassadors and Team UK Alumni.

As the need for our Recovery Services continues to grow, and as part of our ambitious new strategy, we’re expanding our team to reach even more members of the Armed Forces Community. You will work in collaboration with the Recovery Services colleagues to deliver powerful, high-impact Recovery Pathways that help veterans, serving personnel and their families overcome physical and psychological challenges.

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.

Key responsibilities:

• Event coordination: provide support before, during and after Team UK Recovery Service events including Team UK’s participation at the Invictus Games, ensuring a high quality experience for beneficiaries and their families. Actively engage with participants and be one of the points of contact during events.
• Keep up to date with available support from RBL, statutory and local providers.
• Build relationships with friends and family members, encouraging engagement and act as a liaison between internal and external services.
• Work together with Recovery colleagues to identify volunteering opportunities, recruit, train and coordinate volunteers and ambassadors within Team UK.
How to apply: For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert: https://jobs.britishlegion.org.uk/vacancies/781/team-uk-programmes-officer.html