About The Royal British Legion
Careers in Marketing and Remembrance
Across the country, in every city and on every street, the Legion is there to support our Armed Forces community. 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.
Our Marketing and Remembrance teams ensure that the Legion’s key messages are delivered and understood by people across the nation. Not just by those we are here to support, but by everyone in this country who owe a debt of gratitude to all who have served. It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the Legion such a fulfilling place to thrive.
Whether it’s through our One Legion Brand, press and television coverage, or integrated digital campaigns, as a member of our Marketing and Remembrance teams, you’d help ensure the unique contribution of the Armed Forces community is never forgotten. While inspiring people to engage with the Legion and make an impact for good.
This team is made up of people with a broad range of skills from an even broader range of sectors. If you were to join, together you’d implement the brand and marketing strategy, and deliver events like the Festival of Remembrance.
So, whatever your talents and expertise, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. We think you’ll find a role here that works for you.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Content Producer to join the Royal British Legion’s social media and content team.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in producing high quality and engaging digital content, and be equally adept at shooting and editing video, and writing engaging and accessible copy for web and social media.
Responsible for producing content to support a range of marketing campaigns, including the annual Poppy Appeal, you will be confident in developing original ideas and concepts to grow and nurture public support. The successful candidate will also be a strong collaborator and enjoy working with others.
As a confident videographer you’ll have experience of shooting on location and editing video to the specifications of a variety of channels including YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. You’ll also be a confident interviewer and have experience of interviewing individuals on a variety of subjects.
The successful candidate will be a strong copywriter and have knowledge of writing for web best practice, SEO and Google Analytics.
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects, who should be equally comfortable working independently and as part of smaller working groups.
The role is primarily office based in Borough High Street, SE1 1AA, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home. This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with potential opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.
About you
As an inclusive employer, we welcome conversations on flexible working and any reasonable adjustments that may be required.
Diversity Statement
We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us.
It’s because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It’s why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It’s why we’re invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It’s why you’re welcome, whoever you might be.
It’s why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.
Closing date for this role is: Monday 8th November 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.