Head of Remembrance

About The Role

The Royal British Legion is looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to step into the role of Head of Remembrance on a 9-month maternity cover. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to oversee the development and delivery of the Legion's Remembrance strategies and activities. Working alongside the Director of Remembrance, you will play a central role in ensuring the RBL continues to honour and commemorate the contributions of the Armed Forces to the freedoms we enjoy today. This is a vital position for someone looking to make a significant impact through strategic leadership and organisational collaboration.

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.

As the Head of Remembrance, you will be responsible for leading the creation and implementation of Remembrance strategies, plans, and projects, ensuring they align with the Royal British Legion's overall objectives. Your role will involve overseeing a dedicated team, including the Remembrance Manager, Learning Manager, and other key personnel, to deliver year-round initiatives that engage a target audiences. You will also manage the Remembrance planning cycle, ensuring all events and activities are well-resourced, efficiently executed, and aligned with RBL's broader strategic goals.

Your responsibilities will include creating content and narratives for major commemorative events, including the Festival of Remembrance, collaborating with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners to ensure consistency and impact. You will lead research efforts into public attitudes toward Remembrance and use this data to inform both tactical delivery and long-term strategic planning. Effective communication is key, as you will need to represent the Royal British Legion's position to the public, the media, and a variety of stakeholders. You will also manage the department's budget, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and in line with organisational priorities.

This role requires a proactive and experienced leader with a strong track record of managing complex projects and driving engagement across diverse audiences. You should have experience in building collaborative relationships, managing resources, and ensuring high standards of delivery across a range of activities. Your ability to oversee a team while ensuring effective partnerships with external stakeholders will be critical in maintaining the Royal British Legion's leadership in national Remembrance.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

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.

Interview Dates: Two stages
Stage 1: Virtual meeting via Teams on 28th March
Stage 2: In-person at our head office, Haig House, London on 2nd April

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.