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Overview
Role: Poppy Appeal Manager
Location: Homebased, Buckinghamshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday
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.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all aspects of the Poppy Appeal in Buckinghamshire, working with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet income, expenditure, and contribution targets.
- Build and nurture corporate partnerships and manage relationships with supporters, partners, and volunteers; ensure stakeholders have resources and support to maximise fundraising.
- Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers; provide guidance and support to help them thrive.
- Coordinate the Poppy Appeal launch and lead related PR and media activities.
- Represent the Royal British Legion in the local community and engage with key stakeholders.
- Travel regularly within Buckinghamshire; occasional travel outside the county (including overnight stays 1–2 nights per year) for training or conferences.
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders and provide updates on progress.
What we are looking for
- Strong relationship-building and event planning skills; passion for supporting the Armed Forces community.
- Experience in fundraising or related roles is beneficial; financial management experience is helpful but not essential.
- A full UK driving licence is required.
- Willingness to travel and flexibility in working hours; some evening and weekend work with a focus on work-life balance.
Working patterns and benefits
- We offer flexible working options where possible, including our 9-day fortnight and other arrangements to suit the role.
- 28 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service; optional annual leave purchase up to 5 days.
- Very generous pension contributions; employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%.
- Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
- Learning and development opportunities and access to courses from learning specialists.
- Opportunities to volunteer; travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more.
Application information
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
Equal opportunity
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we have enough strong applications to fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative, Management, and Training
Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Philanthropic Fundraising Services, and Fundraising
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