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Poppy Appeal Manager Hampshire North

The Royal British Legion
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Royal British Legion is seeking a Poppy Appeal Manager for Hampshire North to ensure the success of their fundraising initiative.
  • This role requires a minimum of three years of experience in supporter relationship management and financial management skills.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving income and expenditure targets, managing budgets, and coordinating local supporters and volunteers.
  • A full UK driving licence is required, and the position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year, along with a generous benefits package.
  • Flexibility is essential, as the role involves travel and may require evening and weekend work.
Are you looking to ensure the success of this unique initiative for the Royal British Legion as a  Poppy Appeal Manager?As the Poppy Appeal Manager in Hampshire North, your main role is to achieve income, expenditure, and contribution targets, ensuring the success of the appeal. Collaborating with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager, you will create and manage an income and expenditure budget, providing monthly commentary. Your responsibilities include to coordinating local supporters, partners, and volunteers, building relationships to maximise fundraising potential.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.Relationship management plays a crucial role, where you'll oversee a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships and collaborate with internal departments to achieve collective goals. Effective communication skills are key, enabling you to engage with supporters and stakeholders, ensuring a positive experience for everyone involved.A distinctive aspect of this role lies in the unique Poppy Appeal activity. Beyond managing relationships and budgets, you'll recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers, ensuring they have the tools and resources for success. Planning and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including PR and media activities, contribute to the appeal's overall impact.Your role also involves representing Royal British Legion locally, engaging in outreach activities, and providing updates to key stakeholders. Flexibility is essential, as some evenings, weekends, and overnight stays may be required. The successful candidate will embody the values of the Royal British Legion, demonstrating empathy with its mission and objectives.The ideal candidate will possess commercial knowledge, financial management skills, and experience in supporter relationship management. Strong planning, organizational, and IT skills are necessary, as is the ability to assess the commercial implications of decisions. The role demands a team player who can engage with diverse client groups, showcasing effective communication skills both in writing and verbally.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 regularly in the course of your work including regularly round Hampshire North. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.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.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.

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