Planning Manager
Posted 8 hours 49 minutes ago by Royal British Legion
Permanent
Not Specified
Community & Sport Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
About The Role
The Poppy Appeal is one of the UK's largest and most recognisable fundraising campaigns, raising over £42 million in just a few weeks each year. Behind the scenes, it's a hugely complex operation with multiple moving parts. We're excited to introduce a brand-new team and opportunity within the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal team. The Planning team has been recently created to improving planning and drive change to support the Poppy Appeal strategy. We are now looking for a dedicated Poppy Appeal Planning Manager to help bring greater structure, coordination and clarity to how it all comes together.
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 newly created role, you'll play a key part in driving forward our planning efforts making sure teams are aligned, risks are well managed, and delivery stays firmly on track. Reporting to the Head of Planning, you'll take the lead on developing and managing an 18-month planning cycle, coordinating input from across the organisation, including Logistics, Cashless Payments, Volunteer Experience, Product, Income Processing and more. You'll act as the central point of coordination, helping us spot potential issues early, avoid duplication, and maximise the overall impact of the Appeal.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and has a passion for continuous improvement. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels from frontline delivery teams to senior stakeholders helping to embed better planning discipline, run cross-team meetings, and drive consistent reporting through RAG status updates and governance packs. You'll also play a key role in reviewing what's worked (and what hasn't), feeding into post-Appeal evaluations, and supporting strategic initiatives as they transition into operational plans.
We're looking for someone who is calm under pressure, confident working and challenging across multiple teams, and highly organised. You'll need strong operational planning experience ideally within the charity or non-profit space and a genuine enthusiasm for making things work better. In return, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team working on a campaign that means a great deal to people across the UK.
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life's other joys!
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life's other joys!
You will be contracted to your home address and will carry out the majority of your work remotely, using our collaboration tools to engage with colleagues. Regular travel to London will be required once a month for team meetings, and there may be additional travel and occasional out-of-hours work to support meetings with volunteers and key stakeholder groups.
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 advice
- 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.
Interview Dates:
- First interview virtual (week commencing 1st September)
- Second interview task based in RBL Head Office London (Monday 8th September)
Dates subject to change
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.
The Poppy Appeal is one of the UK's largest and most recognisable fundraising campaigns, raising over £42 million in just a few weeks each year. Behind the scenes, it's a hugely complex operation with multiple moving parts. We're excited to introduce a brand-new team and opportunity within the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal team. The Planning team has been recently created to improving planning and drive change to support the Poppy Appeal strategy. We are now looking for a dedicated Poppy Appeal Planning Manager to help bring greater structure, coordination and clarity to how it all comes together.
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 newly created role, you'll play a key part in driving forward our planning efforts making sure teams are aligned, risks are well managed, and delivery stays firmly on track. Reporting to the Head of Planning, you'll take the lead on developing and managing an 18-month planning cycle, coordinating input from across the organisation, including Logistics, Cashless Payments, Volunteer Experience, Product, Income Processing and more. You'll act as the central point of coordination, helping us spot potential issues early, avoid duplication, and maximise the overall impact of the Appeal.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and has a passion for continuous improvement. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels from frontline delivery teams to senior stakeholders helping to embed better planning discipline, run cross-team meetings, and drive consistent reporting through RAG status updates and governance packs. You'll also play a key role in reviewing what's worked (and what hasn't), feeding into post-Appeal evaluations, and supporting strategic initiatives as they transition into operational plans.
We're looking for someone who is calm under pressure, confident working and challenging across multiple teams, and highly organised. You'll need strong operational planning experience ideally within the charity or non-profit space and a genuine enthusiasm for making things work better. In return, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team working on a campaign that means a great deal to people across the UK.
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life's other joys!
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life's other joys!
You will be contracted to your home address and will carry out the majority of your work remotely, using our collaboration tools to engage with colleagues. Regular travel to London will be required once a month for team meetings, and there may be additional travel and occasional out-of-hours work to support meetings with volunteers and key stakeholder groups.
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 advice
- 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.
Interview Dates:
- First interview virtual (week commencing 1st September)
- Second interview task based in RBL Head Office London (Monday 8th September)
Dates subject to change
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.