Job Title: Community Wellbeing Officer - Veterans
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 pro rota
Hours of Work: You will be expected to work a minimum of 18.75 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. The role may include evening and weekend hours depending on the need of the programme and wider trust commitments.
Location: Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF.
Responsible To: Head of Wellbeing & Targeted Services
Contractual Status: Part time - Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026
Interview Date: W/C 6th July 2026
Overall purpose of the Job:
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT) is the award-winning independent charitable arm of founding member of the EFL and the Premier League - Blackburn Rovers FC. Using the brand of Blackburn Rovers FC and the power of football and sport for positive social change, we are seeking to appoint a Community Wellbeing Officer – Veterans. The Community Wellbeing Officer will play a vital role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of veterans. The position focuses support, resources, advocacy to veterans and their families, ensuring they have access to the necessary services and programmes to improve their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Development and Implementation:
- Design and implement wellbeing programmes tailored to the specific needs of veterans.
- Collaborate with local organisations, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance programme offerings.
Support and Advocacy:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for veterans seeking assistance and information.
- Advocate for veterans' needs and rights within the community and with service providers.
Community Engagement:
- Build relationships with veterans, their families, and community groups.
- Organise and facilitate community events, workshops, and support groups to promote veteran wellbeing. Including Match Day activities.
Resource Coordination:
- Identify and connect veterans with appropriate resources, including healthcare, mental health services, housing assistance, and employment support.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of local and national resources available to veterans.
Education and Awareness:
- Conduct outreach initiatives to raise awareness of veteran related issues and available services.
- Provide training and workshops for community members and organisations on veteran wellbeing and support.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Collect and analyse data on programme effectiveness and community needs.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate outcomes and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Develop content to showcase the impact of the programme via various platforms, e.g. case studies.
- To be accountable for achieving agreed outcomes/key performance indicators.
- Carry out any other matters referred by the senior management for specific attention.
- Carry out any other matters referred by the senior management for specific attention.
- Undertake every opportunity to promote a positive image of the BRCT and Blackburn Rovers FC.
General:
- To always be approachable and represent Blackburn Rovers Community Trust in a professional manner regarding dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.
- To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires including some evenings, weekends and overnight stays.
- Showcase our charity’s values, always be a positive role model and set standards for other members of staff to follow.
- To contribute to a positive working and learning environment.
Person Specification:
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in organising and delivering a range of activities and programmes for veterans or in community services.
- Minimum FA Level 1 Football Coach or equivalent in another sport.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by veterans and their families, including mental health issues.
- Experience of recruitment activities and the ability to recruit and retain the required number of participants across programmes.
- Creating partnerships with like minded organisations.
- Knowledge of safeguarding requirements when working with vulnerable adults and young people.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to monitor and evaluate project performance.
- Planning, delivering and evaluating provisions.
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
- Commitment to attend and support training in relation to the role.
Desirable
- First Aid at Work qualification or be prepared to undertake such qualification.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do.
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Empathy and sensitivity towards the needs of veterans.
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing community needs.
- Ability to engage and motivate individuals and groups.
- Shows initiative, personal resilience and motivation to deliver a quality service.
- Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity and is willing to challenge those who may not.
Desirable
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
- Effective partnership working.
Values
Essential
The successful candidate’s values must align with those of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust:
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Individuality
- Inclusivity
- Diversification
- Proactivity
- Ambition
- Determination
- Principles
Pay: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
