The Royal British Legion is looking for a Prospect Research Manager to join our Philanthropy team. We are looking for someone to join our passionate and driven Philanthropy team who loves uncovering opportunities, connecting insights, and helping to grow meaningful supporter relationships that make a real difference. 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. In this role, you'll lead on identifying and researching potential major donors, trusts, and companies, turning complex information into clear and actionable insights. Your work will directly influence how we approach fundraising, helping to build a strong prospect pipeline, support income growth, and strengthen our impact across the organisation. You'll deliver high-quality research, prepare detailed profiles and briefings, and play an important part in due diligence processes. You'll also work closely with senior colleagues and trustees, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring decisions are informed, evidence-led, and forward-thinking. We're looking for someone who's naturally curious and detail-driven, with a flair for transforming data into insight. You'll have a strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to collaborate with teams across all levels. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a developing area and shape how we approach prospecting at an exciting time for the Legion. If you're experienced in research, passionate about data, and motivated by helping teams achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 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 per week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. 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 ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! 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.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
The Royal British Legion is looking for a Prospect Research Manager to join our Philanthropy team. We are looking for someone to join our passionate and driven Philanthropy team who loves uncovering opportunities, connecting insights, and helping to grow meaningful supporter relationships that make a real difference. 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. In this role, you'll lead on identifying and researching potential major donors, trusts, and companies, turning complex information into clear and actionable insights. Your work will directly influence how we approach fundraising, helping to build a strong prospect pipeline, support income growth, and strengthen our impact across the organisation. You'll deliver high-quality research, prepare detailed profiles and briefings, and play an important part in due diligence processes. You'll also work closely with senior colleagues and trustees, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring decisions are informed, evidence-led, and forward-thinking. We're looking for someone who's naturally curious and detail-driven, with a flair for transforming data into insight. You'll have a strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to collaborate with teams across all levels. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a developing area and shape how we approach prospecting at an exciting time for the Legion. If you're experienced in research, passionate about data, and motivated by helping teams achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 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 per week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. 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 ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! 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.
As a key part of our new organisational strategy there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Acquisition and Development to take on one of the most wide-reaching and influential leadership roles at Royal British Legion. This is a big, complex role with real visibility, offering the chance to shape how we attract, engage and build long-term relationships with supporters at a time of significant change. 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. This role sits at the heart of how we grow and sustain our supporter base. You'll be accountable for the strategic direction of supporter acquisition and development, owning the full journey from first engagement through to long-term value. With significant scope and autonomy, you'll set clear direction, make confident decisions and ensure our approach is coherent, ambitious and built for scale. Change and transformation are central to this role. You'll lead the embedding of new processes, ways of working and decision-making frameworks across teams, bringing structure, pace and clarity in a complex environment. Working at senior level, you'll influence across the organisation, lead our approach to creative, manage competing priorities and ensure delivery remains strong while our fundraising approach evolves. We're looking for a senior fundraising or marketing leader who can strategically think and engage with the challenges we face, to create the right solutions and sell them in across the organisation. Successful candidates will have deep, hands-on experience of leading large-scale acquisition and development in a complex organisation. You'll be comfortable operating at leadership level, accountable for performance, and confident leading teams through change. If you're motivated by scale, influence and the opportunity to shape the future of mass fundraising at a large and well recognised national charity, this role offers a rare and career-defining challenge. You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. 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 Private Healthcare Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. 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: First-stage interviews: 29 January - 2 February Interviews will last 90 minutes Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview Second-stage interviews: TBC Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director 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.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
As a key part of our new organisational strategy there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Acquisition and Development to take on one of the most wide-reaching and influential leadership roles at Royal British Legion. This is a big, complex role with real visibility, offering the chance to shape how we attract, engage and build long-term relationships with supporters at a time of significant change. 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. This role sits at the heart of how we grow and sustain our supporter base. You'll be accountable for the strategic direction of supporter acquisition and development, owning the full journey from first engagement through to long-term value. With significant scope and autonomy, you'll set clear direction, make confident decisions and ensure our approach is coherent, ambitious and built for scale. Change and transformation are central to this role. You'll lead the embedding of new processes, ways of working and decision-making frameworks across teams, bringing structure, pace and clarity in a complex environment. Working at senior level, you'll influence across the organisation, lead our approach to creative, manage competing priorities and ensure delivery remains strong while our fundraising approach evolves. We're looking for a senior fundraising or marketing leader who can strategically think and engage with the challenges we face, to create the right solutions and sell them in across the organisation. Successful candidates will have deep, hands-on experience of leading large-scale acquisition and development in a complex organisation. You'll be comfortable operating at leadership level, accountable for performance, and confident leading teams through change. If you're motivated by scale, influence and the opportunity to shape the future of mass fundraising at a large and well recognised national charity, this role offers a rare and career-defining challenge. You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. 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 Private Healthcare Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. 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: First-stage interviews: 29 January - 2 February Interviews will last 90 minutes Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview Second-stage interviews: TBC Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director 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.
As a key part of our new organisational strategy, there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Corporate, Trusts and Philanthropy. This is a chance to own all high-value fundraising in a dynamic, evolving environment, shaping how the Royal British Legion builds, maintains and grows relationships with some of our most significant supporters. You will set the agenda, influence at the highest levels, and ensure our approach to restricted giving is strategic, ambitious, and sustainable. 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. This role is for a leader who thrives on challenge and scale. You will oversee a talented team, ensuring every aspect of corporate, trust, and philanthropic fundraising is executed with rigour, focus, and impact. You will take responsibility for securing new funders, strengthening long-term strategic partnerships, and embedding best practice in account management, while making sure all activity is aligned with the organisation's broader ambitions. Collaboration and influence are central to success. You will work closely with senior colleagues across the charity to ensure high-value fundraising is embedded strategically, drive organisational buy-in for key initiatives, and help shape the culture and ways of working across the directorate. Your leadership will ensure the team is empowered, accountable, and equipped to deliver exceptional results. We are looking for a proven fundraising leader with experience in corporate, trust, or philanthropic income and a track record of delivering at scale. You will be confident navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, able to influence senior leaders and external partners alike, and motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference. If you are ready to take on a challenging, high-profile role with real strategic impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. 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 Private Healthcare Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. 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: First-stage interviews: 29 January - 2 February: Interviews will last 90 minutes Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview Second-stage interviews: TBC: Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director 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.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
As a key part of our new organisational strategy, there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Corporate, Trusts and Philanthropy. This is a chance to own all high-value fundraising in a dynamic, evolving environment, shaping how the Royal British Legion builds, maintains and grows relationships with some of our most significant supporters. You will set the agenda, influence at the highest levels, and ensure our approach to restricted giving is strategic, ambitious, and sustainable. 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. This role is for a leader who thrives on challenge and scale. You will oversee a talented team, ensuring every aspect of corporate, trust, and philanthropic fundraising is executed with rigour, focus, and impact. You will take responsibility for securing new funders, strengthening long-term strategic partnerships, and embedding best practice in account management, while making sure all activity is aligned with the organisation's broader ambitions. Collaboration and influence are central to success. You will work closely with senior colleagues across the charity to ensure high-value fundraising is embedded strategically, drive organisational buy-in for key initiatives, and help shape the culture and ways of working across the directorate. Your leadership will ensure the team is empowered, accountable, and equipped to deliver exceptional results. We are looking for a proven fundraising leader with experience in corporate, trust, or philanthropic income and a track record of delivering at scale. You will be confident navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, able to influence senior leaders and external partners alike, and motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference. If you are ready to take on a challenging, high-profile role with real strategic impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. 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 Private Healthcare Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. 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: First-stage interviews: 29 January - 2 February: Interviews will last 90 minutes Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview Second-stage interviews: TBC: Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director 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.
As a key part of our new organisational strategy there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Legacy Giving to lead one of the most influential and high-value income streams at Royal British Legion. This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role at a moment of real transformation, shaping the future of legacy fundraising and helping secure long-term support for the Armed Forces community. 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. Legacy Giving generates around £26 million annually and is central to our future sustainability. As Head of Legacy Giving, you will set the strategic vision for this critical area, with legacy modelling forming a major component of the role. We recognise that many strong candidates bring deep experience in parts of the legacy journey, but not always the full end-to-end scope this role offers the opportunity to broaden that experience within a complex, ambitious organisation, leading modelling, marketing, administration and insight in the round As a key member of the Fundraising Leadership Team, you will play an influential role in shaping decision-making, strengthening collaboration and embedding a high-performance culture across the directorate. You will lead the evolution of how we understand, forecast and communicate the value of legacies, ensuring our approach is modern, insight-led and fully aligned with the ambitions of our redesigned Fundraising Directorate. We're looking for a senior fundraising leader who can strategically think and engage with the challenges we face, to create the right solutions and sell them in across the organisation. Successful candidates will be confident, inspiring and forward-thinking , whether you're already operating at this level or ready to step up from a smaller organisation into a broader, more complex remit. You'll bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complexity, alongside a collaborative leadership style and a strong sense of purpose. This role will involve communicating directly to trustees, and so the ability to build good relationships with, and bring excellent communication skills to a senior audience, is essential. If you're excited by transformation and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. 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 Private Healthcare Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. 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: First-stage interviews: 29th January - 2nd February Interviews will last 90 minutes Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview Second-stage interviews: TBC Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director 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.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
As a key part of our new organisational strategy there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Legacy Giving to lead one of the most influential and high-value income streams at Royal British Legion. This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role at a moment of real transformation, shaping the future of legacy fundraising and helping secure long-term support for the Armed Forces community. 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. Legacy Giving generates around £26 million annually and is central to our future sustainability. As Head of Legacy Giving, you will set the strategic vision for this critical area, with legacy modelling forming a major component of the role. We recognise that many strong candidates bring deep experience in parts of the legacy journey, but not always the full end-to-end scope this role offers the opportunity to broaden that experience within a complex, ambitious organisation, leading modelling, marketing, administration and insight in the round As a key member of the Fundraising Leadership Team, you will play an influential role in shaping decision-making, strengthening collaboration and embedding a high-performance culture across the directorate. You will lead the evolution of how we understand, forecast and communicate the value of legacies, ensuring our approach is modern, insight-led and fully aligned with the ambitions of our redesigned Fundraising Directorate. We're looking for a senior fundraising leader who can strategically think and engage with the challenges we face, to create the right solutions and sell them in across the organisation. Successful candidates will be confident, inspiring and forward-thinking , whether you're already operating at this level or ready to step up from a smaller organisation into a broader, more complex remit. You'll bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complexity, alongside a collaborative leadership style and a strong sense of purpose. This role will involve communicating directly to trustees, and so the ability to build good relationships with, and bring excellent communication skills to a senior audience, is essential. If you're excited by transformation and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. 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 Private Healthcare Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal ad-vice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. 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: First-stage interviews: 29th January - 2nd February Interviews will last 90 minutes Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview Second-stage interviews: TBC Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director 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.
