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Your Career, Our Vision – Join Us and Make a Lasting Impact on the Lives of Our Armed Forces Community.

The Royal British Legion brings society together to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community.

We've been here since 1921, and we'll be here as long as they need us, to ensure their unique contribution is not forgotten.

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a network of partners and charities, helping us give support, whatever the need, whenever it’s needed.

Our work is made possible thanks to the tremendous efforts of our members, supporters, volunteers, and employees. We will continue to use data and insight, learn from our successes, and adapt our ways of working and services to meet evolving needs, so that we can support more people and have an even greater impact on the Armed Forces community.

We are excited for our future, and you could be a part of that.

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Complete Candidate Guide to Recruitment at the Royal British Legion

Our recruitment team is here to support you every step of the way throughout your journey. We prepared this guide to help you understand our hiring processes and how you can prepare for your interview before joining us.
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Explore our Locations:

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Headquarters

Haig House

199 Borough High Street, London SE1 1AA

Situated on Borough High Street in London, Haig House is our company headquarters and the home of many of our Corporate Teams.

Aylesford Warehouse facility
Warehouse

Aylesford Warehouse

Hall Road Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford ME20 7NL

Our warehouse in Aylesford plays a crucial role in supporting our operations, ensuring that we efficiently manage and distribute the resources. The team produce and send out millions of poppy's per year.

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Recovery Centre

Battle Back Centre

Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Newport TF10 9AT

Battle Back is a sports and adventure activity programme run by the MOD and RBL, designed to inspire recovery in military personnel by providing challenging activities like abseiling, skiing, and archery. Based at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, the programme uses sport to boost confidence and aid rehabilitation.

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Care Home

Galanos House

Banbury Road, Southam CV47 2BL

Galanos House is an award-winning care home rated outstanding by the CQC. We're always looking for new ways to improve, working closely with our residents to create a warm and friendly place to live. Whether it's nursing or residential care, or specialist dementia support in Poppy Lodge, we've got it covered. Right next door is our community hub, with a bright, welcoming café and flexible spaces for events, groups, and activities—bringing people together every day.

Halsey House care home in Cromer
Care Home

Halsey House

Norwich Road, Cromer NR27 0AY

We are situated in the popular seaside resort of Cromer on the beautiful north Norfolk coast. We have 87 beds, and provide nursing, residential and personal care, as well as specialist dementia care. We also provide day care, five days per week, within our dedicated day care unit. Our highly trained and skilled staff team put our residents at the core of everything we do. We aim to make a positive difference to your life, in a friendly, caring and warm environment.

Mais House care home in Bexhill-on-Sea
Care Home

Mais House

18 Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2HH

Mais House is one of six Royal British Legion care homes across the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care for veterans and their families. Set near Bexhill-on-Sea, this elegant period property features 51 en-suite rooms, a cinema, lounge bar, memorial garden, and more. Residents enjoy personalised care, a warm community, and a vibrant programme of activities—all in a home that honours those who served.

Lister House care home in Ripon
Care Home

Lister House

Southgate, Ripon HG4 1PG

Lister House is one of six care homes ran by the Royal British Legion, we provide care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. Lister House provides Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care and offers Day Care. There is a chapel, a fully licenced bar that is backed by a dedicated activities team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and your personal development.

Maurice House care home in Broadstairs
Care Home

Maurice House

Callis Court Rd, Broadstairs CT10 3AH

Maurice House provides exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care for veterans and their families. We prioritise creating a supportive community, offering a warm and welcoming environment with 12 acres of beautiful grounds and a range of engaging activities for our residents.

The home includes 77 en-suite bedrooms, comfortable lounges, and a dedicated dementia lodge for up to 30 residents, where our expert care team provides personalised support. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a community-focused setting, we'd love for you to join us and help us make a difference for those who served.

Dunkirk Memorial House in Somerset
Care Home

Dunkirk Memorial House

Bishops Lydeard, Taunton TA4 3BT

Located in the peaceful Somerset countryside, Dunkirk Memorial House offers exceptional care for veterans and their families. We're looking for compassionate individuals to join our expert team, providing personalized care, including specialized dementia support in our Dementia Mews. If you're passionate about making a difference and delivering high-quality care, we'd love for you to join us in supporting those who served our nation.

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Memorial

National Memorial Arboretum

Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-On-Trent DE13 7AR

Part of the Royal British Legion group, the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire is a living tribute to the service and sacrifice of the British Armed Forces. Set within 150 acres of beautiful grounds, it features over 350 memorials, each telling the story of those who have served. The Arboretum offers a peaceful space for reflection, remembrance, and education, providing visitors with the opportunity to honor and learn about the enduring legacy of the Armed Forces.

Poppy Scotland headquarters in Edinburgh
Regional Office

Poppyscotland

New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh EH7 4HQ

With our headquarters in Edinburgh, Poppyscotland is the leading charity supporting the Armed Forces community in Scotland. Part of The Royal British Legion group, it provides vital services to veterans, serving personnel, and their families.

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National

Homebased

We offer a range of home-based roles, giving candidates the flexibility to work from anywhere across the country. Please keep an eye on our homebased (national) vacancies or set up job alerts to get notified immediately for any future roles.

Regional homebased roles
Regional

Homebased

We offer a range of regional home-based roles, giving candidates the flexibility to work from home. These roles will be homebased but covering specific regions and candidates must be based within or a commutable distance. Please keep an eye on our homebased (regional) vacancies and set up job alerts to get notified immediately for any future roles.

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Our Departments

Explore our 10 departments at Royal British Legion to understand how we provide support for Armed Forces Community.
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Our values:

Here at the Royal British Legion, our values are at the core of everything we strive to achieve both individually and as an organisation:

Stand Together

Stand Together

We stand with an ever-evolving Armed Forces community, sharing a life-long commitment to support and comradeship. We share knowledge and build connections. Together with a national network of charities and partners, we ensure life during and after service is filled with purpose and community.

Be Respectful

Be Respectful

We stand with the Armed Forces community, valuing and respecting all experiences with empathy. We put people first, treating everyone with fairness and kindness, a cting with integrity.

 

Take Pride

Take Pride

We exist to make positive difference to Armed Forces community, remembrering and honouring service and offering support. We are thoughtful and focus our passion in the right way, taking ownership to ensure every action counts.

 

Embrace Change

Embrace Change

We look ahead to better understand the needs of those we serve, leading with confidence, expertise and relevance. Guided by evidence and committed to learning, we are responsive and adaptable, empowered to ensure what we do is meaningful and impactful.

 

Explore Our Employee Benefits

An estimated 4.5 million people across the UK are part of the armed forces community, including:

  • Holiday - Corporate 28 day’s paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years, plus the ability to buy up to 1 working week of additional leave.
  • Care - 22 to 25 day’s paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 23 to 26 days after 5 years
  • Pension - Contributory pension scheme – 2x matched employer contributions up to 5% employee / 10% employer increasing to 7%/14% after 5 years.
  • Travel - Interest free Season Ticket and Rental Deposit Loan Schemes / Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Life Assurance - Death-in-service Life Assurance, with a benefit of 3x annual salary
  • Flexible Working - Flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Employee Rewards - Rewards Hub with discounts, cash back, access to our holiday purchase scheme and our health cash plan. Employee Assistance Helpline providing free, confidential, and independent advice.
  • Training - Development and training opportunities.
  • Reservist Leave - Enhanced Reservist Leave arrangements

Diversity & Inclusion at the Royal British Legion

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We are proud to champion a culture where everyone feels they belong. We believe that by embracing diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences, we become stronger as an organisation and better serve our Armed Forces community.

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other aspect of identity. What unites us is our shared commitment to honouring the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces family.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan sets out how we’re building an inclusive workplace that works for everyone.

This includes:

  • Visible leadership - Our leaders are accountable for building a positive, inclusive culture.
  • Opportunities for all - No matter your role or background, you’ll be supported to thrive and grow.
  • Inclusive communities - We empower our networks, staff, and members to create welcoming spaces.
  • Equity in everything we do - From recruitment to recognition, we’re working to ensure fairness and remove barriers.
  • Celebrating difference - We shine a light on role models from all walks of life and champion lived experiences.
  • Partnership and learning - We collaborate with others, share best practice, and continuously evolve.

We’re on a journey, and there’s always more to do—but if you’re passionate about inclusion and purpose-led work, we’d love to have you with us.

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