Head of Events and Liaison
Royal British Legion Scotland
£28000 – £32,000
Central Edinburgh with travel throughout Scotland
Legion Scotland (The Royal British Legion Scotland), the largest veterans’ membership charity in Scotland, is
continuing its ambitious plan for strategic growth over the next 3-5 years.
As part of our plans to grow and improve our support to veterans and their families we have an exciting opening
for someone to join our team.
As Head of Events and Liaison reporting to the Chief Executive you will be responsible for increasing our
programme of events throughout Scotland. This will include reviewing, improving and then implementing
changes to our existing events. This will increase opportunities for innovative remembrance of those that have
given the ultimate sacrifice or been wounded/injured in service to their nation, supporting those that may have
been affected by their service and generally increase opportunities to foster comradeship and improving the
wellbeing of veterans and raising the much needed funds to support these activities. In doing so you will take the
lead to foster and improve liaison within the armed forces and veterans communities in Scotland. This will result
in an increase in membership and will raise awareness of the work that Legion Scotland does to support veterans
and their families.
You will be a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude, hands-on approach
and an experienced team player, but also having the ability to work autonomously when required. You will be
highly experienced and have a proven track record in event management planning including researching and
identifying event opportunities. With significant experience in managing budgets and resources you will
successfully deliver our programme of events within budget and carry out post event evaluation. You will be able
to effectively liaise and communicate with UK and Scottish Governments and our internal and external partners
including third sector organisations to negotiate, plan and deliver national and local community events and
increase the membership and awareness of the work of Legion Scotland.
You will have access to your own vehicle and have the ability to travel.
In return we offer the following salary and benefits
Salary of £28,000 – £32,000 dependent on experience.
Hours of work 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday, although flexibility and weekend work will be required.
31 days annual holidays (with an additional Christmas shut down period)
Employer’s contribution of 6% of salary to a pension of your choice.
A central Edinburgh office near to public transport links and with free car parking.
Application process
Please email a full CV: this should include two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent
manager. Also include a covering letter specifically addressing how your experience and achievements match
each aspect of the role.
For more information about Legion Scotland please visit www.legionscotland.org.uk
Please email to Claire Armstrong [email protected]
Closing date: 5pm Monday 7th December 2015
Interviews on: Friday 11th or Monday 14th December 2015
Start date (depending on Notice period) Tuesday 19th January 2016