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Sector: Charity and Not for Profit
Role: Executive
Contract Type: Fixed term
Hours: Full Time
Are you passionate about driving change and supporting projects from conception to completion?
We're seeking a Project Support Officer to become part of RBL's skilled and innovative Transformation team on a 15-month Fixed Term Contract.
With a growing number of strategic programmes, our Transformation Management Office (TMO) is committed to maintaining its successful achievements. The role of the Project Support Officer will be part of this journey and will be supporting initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the lives of our beneficiaries.
Together, the team in the TMO takes great pride in managing a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects. We work closely with our Executive team, as well as other senior leaders and colleagues across the charity, to provide expertise in project, programme and change management.
The successful Project Support Officer should be proactive with exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Working with an experienced team you will be reporting into the Transformation Cluster Leader.
Some of the key areas of responsibility are as follows:
* Support the Cluster Leader, Programme or Project Manager to ensure programme and project delivery is managed to a defined plan, with the appropriate project management methods, processes and standards implemented and maintained throughout the programme or project lifecycle.
* Engage with stakeholders at various levels to gather requirements, provide updates and address concerns.
* Support the Cluster Leader, Programme or Project Manager to prepare regular progress reports and presentations.
* Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and issues, working closely with Programme and Project managers to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
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 expected to travel in the course of your work including to our London, Haig House, hub. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work - using our collaboration tools - when not travelling.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
Employee benefits include:
* 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 14%.
* 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!
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 and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Interview process will consist of two stages, involving competency and values-based questions, along with a short assessment, and a 'meet the team' session. To be held virtually on dates to be confirmed.
Successful candidates will be expected to visit our London Head Office on the start date to complete employment screening.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
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As the largest charity of our kind, we have 180,000 members, 60,000 volunteers and a network of partners all helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
It’s this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes RBL such a fulfilling place to work. Full of stories of purpose, passion and collaboration.
The Royal British Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community. We’re here through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us. We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with over 200,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed. Our mission is to provide welfare, comradeship, representation and Remembrance for the Armed Forces Community.
Every Autumn you’ll see us out on the streets during the Poppy Appeal. But there’s far more to the work we do.
In every town and on every street the impact of our work can be felt, and the scale can be seen. Whether it’s in our Care Homes, Battle Back centre or Haig House in London. Whether it’s through our nurses, case officers or war pensions advisors.
So, whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role that works for you.
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