Regional Public Relations Officer

Role: Regional Public Relations Officer South

Location: South of England, (Homebased)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Salary: £28,458 to £30,039 Per Annum

One of the UK’s largest charities has an exciting opportunity to join its press office where you’ll be telling truly inspiring stories supporting the UK’s Armed Forces community.

The Royal British Legion has a packed year ahead with some prestigious VIP campaigns to work on including the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day and our annual Poppy Appeal and Remembrance.

If you like the idea of joining of a fun working environment where no two days are the same, then come and join our PR team as our new Regional Public Relations Officer for the South of England.

The RBL is proud of its work and your role will see you be more than an employee – you’ll be a storyteller, an advocate for veterans and a force for a positive change.

Embark on an exhilarating career with us where you’ll be running your own region as our eyes and ears in the South, alongside our other Regional PR Officers and the National PR team. Picture yourself at the forefront of our press campaigns, where your passion for finding stories and strategic communication will shape the narrative of a much-admired organisation.

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.

As the linchpin connecting our mission to the public, you'll travel across the South, bringing the Royal British Legion's impactful work to life.

Your role isn't confined to an office; it's about seeking out and telling compelling stories that resonate across traditional and digital media platforms. It’s crafting press releases, articles, and media pitches that captivate audiences, driving awareness and increasing support for our cause. With your flair for media relations and negotiation skills with journalists, you'll secure significant coverage, ensuring the South is represented in the stories that get great coverage for the Royal British Legion.

Collaboration is key, and as part of our close-knit team, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues, contributing to the strategic vision set by the Head of Public Relations. From managing impactful media campaigns to providing logistical support for high-profile events at prestigious locations across the UK, your influence will be felt throughout the region and beyond.

What sets you apart? Your proven track record in media relations, public relations, or journalism.. You're not just an expert communicator; you're an advocate for our mission, armed with the ability to connect with journalists, ambassadors, stakeholders, and the diverse communities we serve.

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 contracted to your home address, which ideally would be anywhere south of Bristol or London, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).

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.