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Poppy appeal support assistant (maternity cover)

Royal British Legion
Support assistant
Posted: 10h ago
Offer description

This part-time maternity cover role (17.5 hours per week) is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy team and keeping things running smoothly. You’ll be supporting colleagues across Community Fundraising and the Poppy Appeal, helping with the everyday work that makes a big difference to how we engage with supporters, volunteers and each other.

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.

The role offers plenty of variety and would suit someone who likes to stay organised, is comfortable working with systems and data, and enjoys responding to different requests throughout the day. You’ll be trusted to manage information carefully, support shared processes and get involved in smaller pieces of work as they come up. There’s room to learn, ask questions and contribute ideas, particularly if you enjoy improving how things are done and spotting where processes could work better.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, approachable and enjoys working as part of a team. You might be returning to work, looking for part-time hours that fit around other commitments, or simply wanting a role where you can use your skills in a supportive environment. You don’t need to tick every box to apply we value transferable skills, attention to detail and a willingness to get stuck in. Flexible working patterns are available and can be discussed once an offer is made, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

You will be contracted to our Aylesford hub. We’re offering flexibility around working patterns, with options including:

- Monday to Friday, 9:00am–12:30pm (3.5 hours per day), or
- Monday & Tuesday, 9:00am–5:00pm, and Wednesday, 9:00am–12:30pm

We’re happy to discuss working hours in more detail once an offer has been made.

Employee benefits include – Pro Rata

- 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 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- 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. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

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.

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.

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