Poppy Appeal Manager

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Job Title: Poppy Appeal Manager - Isle of Wight

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for Isle of Wight. 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 income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to maximize fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.

This is a part-time role of 7 hours per week, with flexible working hours to accommodate other commitments. Applicants must be based on the Isle of Wight.

Join a leading Armed Forces charity and make a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Your responsibilities will include building and nurturing corporate partnerships, recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, and engaging with stakeholders through PR and media activities. You will represent the Royal British Legion in your community, maintaining regular travel around the Isle of Wight. A full UK driving license is required.

While experience in financial management is helpful, it is not essential. We value commitment to the cause and enthusiasm for connecting with others. We offer flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight, to support work-life balance.

Employee benefits include paid holidays, a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, employee assistance programs, development courses, volunteering opportunities, travel loans, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.

For more information, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to the advert.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Early application is encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if enough strong applications are received.

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About the Company

The Royal British Legion is the largest Armed Forces charity with 180,000 members, 60,000 volunteers, and a wide network of partners. Since 1921, we have been supporting the Armed Forces community through welfare, comradeship, representation, and remembrance activities. Our work spans from street collections during the Poppy Appeal to care in our Care Homes, Battle Back centre, and offices in London. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven organization that makes a real difference.