Job Title: Veterans Project Officer
Department: Welfare & Social Inclusion
Location: Whitehough Outdoor Centre, Barley New Road, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9LF and Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX and other locations as necessary
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Working Pattern: 21 hours per week, worked across three days
Closing Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
Salary: £23,000 - £23,500 per annum
The Role
Burnley FC in the Community’s Veterans Programme supports members of the Armed Forces community from across Burnley and East Lancashire. We support and run a number of projects within this programme to help Veterans connect, tackle loneliness and isolation, and improve health, fitness and wellbeing.
As our new Veterans Project Officer, you will liaise with the Veterans Programme Manager and other associated Veterans staff to ensure the success of the programme.
The role will support activities during our Veterans Wellbeing Hub at our Whitehough facility and act as support for other sessions across the programme including Football and Fitness. This role will also ensure outreach to other Veterans’ groups, to ensure the success of our programme and increased participation in all of our sessions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Project Delivery
* Assist on the strategic plan of the National Champion Project by working closely with the Veterans Programme Manager to meet all KPI’s and requirements.
* Help to deliver the Whitehough Wellbeing Veterans project in accordance with our funding requirements to the Armed Forces Covenant Trust.
* Monitoring project KPI’s and supporting the team with their individual targets.
Veterans’ Wellbeing Activities & Support
* Help to develop and deliver activities and projects for Veterans which support their wellbeing needs.
* Promote and encourage participation in the wider Burnley FC in the Community programmes which provide long term support for general wellbeing for Veterans.
Community Engagement & Partnership Working
* Work in partnership with other organisations to create opportunities for Veterans to be involved in outdoor activities and external projects.
* Work with veterans and the wider Armed Forces Community from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Referrals & Safeguarding Responsibilities
* Assist referrals and signposting to other appropriate agencies including statutory services.
* Keep accurate records uploading to data analysis software – Salesforce, AFCFT Impact Hub and My Concern.
Professional Development & Representation
* Attend and deliver relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
General
* To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
* To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
* To work towards agreed objectives.
* Comply with all Charity policies.
* Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
* Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
* Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
* Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
* Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
* Knowledge of the Armed Forces Community
* Knowledge of the Burnley, Pendle and wider East Lancashire area.
* Knowledge of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent IT skills, including intermediate abilities in all MS Office programmes.
* Access to transport for work purposes and to travel to locations throughout the local area
* Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure.
* Strong Safeguarding knowledge and an ability to recognise safeguarding concerns.
Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification
Safeguarding Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
E, D & I Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.
Veteran Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.
Mental Health Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.
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