Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, Scotland

Job Description

Job Title: Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, ScotlandRegion: ScotlandDirectorate: Campaigns, Policy and ResearchContract: Permanent. Full Time, 35 hours per weekSalary: £33,250 - £35,150 per annumThe RoleAt the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, covering the Scotland area, your ability to grow and manage the Poppyscotland and the Legions campaign activities locally and to aid in the establishmentof a supporter network, could have a real impact on peoples lives.At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.We are the countrys largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever its needed.As a Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager you will be responsible for managing the Poppyscotland and the Legions campaign activities locally and advising colleagues in both the Poppyscotland and the Legion on political developments of importance to thework of each charity.If successful, the main duties of your role will be:

• To support Poppyscotland colleagues, the Legions Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs, Policy and Research colleagues with the development of a Public Affairs engagement programme in Scotland, and manage its day-to-day implementation through a combinationof regular events, meetings, briefings and attendance at conferences, including local government and party conferences.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with the Scottish Government, key Members of the Scottish Parliament and their staff, Mandatory and Subject Committees of the Parliament, All-Party Groups, Scottish MPs, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner,and other related stakeholders within Scotland, whilst also ensuring compliance with the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.
• To work with Campaigns, Policy and Research (CPR) and Poppyscotland and colleagues to develop programmes of engagement during elections and referendums, producing high quality campaign and guidance material where appropriate, and ensuring compliance withcharity and electoral law.
• To routinely monitor political developments at the Scottish Parliament and parliamentary business and identify any areas of concern and opportunities to influence, producing external briefings on and concerning parliamentary business, as well as internalbriefings for Poppyscotland and Legion colleagues, as required and in consultation with Poppyscotland colleagues and the Head of Campaigns.
• To support the Head of Campaigns, Public Affairs and Campaign Manager (UK) and Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager (Wales) in the development of a clear framework for the identification and delivery of campaigns, working with them and Poppyscotland colleaguesto ensure that campaigning priorities are evidence based and accountable.
• To work with Poppyscotland colleagues, the Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager (UK) and Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager (Wales) on the development of campaign strategies and messages to facilitate positive policy change, with particular referenceto ensuring the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant are honoured at every level of government.

About the Royal British LegionAcross the country, in every city and on every street, RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.Its this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive.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. Whatever your interests and ambitions, whatever your background,we think youll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK.Diversity StatementWe believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services,to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation.We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening,learning, and sharing our progress and impact.How to ApplyPlease click Apply OnlineClosing date for this role is: Sunday 18th September 2022We 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.