Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer
Quick answer
The Royal British Legion is hiring a mobile-based Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer in the South of England to lead regional campaigning and influence policy for the Armed Forces community.
- Role
- Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer
- Organization
- The Royal British Legion
- Location
- South of England (Mobile/Home-based)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Royal British Legion is seeking a Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer to drive impactful campaigning and influence local decision-makers across the South of England. The role involves building relationships with MPs, councillors, and community stakeholders to ensure the needs of the Armed Forces community are addressed. You will translate national priorities into tangible local actions while representing a nationally respected charity. This is a mobile-based role requiring a self-starter comfortable working with a variety of political stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Lead impactful campaigning activities across the South of England.
- Influence local decision-makers, including MPs and local councillors.
- Organize events and build campaign networks within local communities.
- Translate national charity priorities into relevant local engagement strategies.
- Represent the organization in high-profile settings and public forums.
What it takes
- Demonstrable understanding of local government and public affairs processes.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Experience in influencing stakeholders and building credibility.
- Ability to travel across the South of England as required.
- Capability to work independently in a mobile, home-based capacity.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, generous pension contributions (6%-10%), Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working options, and cycle-to-work schemes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or office-based?
This is a hybrid and mobile role; you are contracted to your home address but will work on a mobile basis across the South of England with occasional travel for team meetings.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job description.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
The role requires a candidate who understands how local government and public affairs work, with the ability to influence stakeholders and create locally-relevant campaigns.
When is the deadline to apply?
There is no specific deadline mentioned, but the organization notes they may close the vacancy early if they receive enough strong applications.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Royal British Legion's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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