Are you passionate about the power of sport to transform lives? Do you want to be part of Team UK’s journey to the Invictus Games?
As the need for our Recovery Services continues to grow, and as part of our ambitious new strategy, we’re expanding our team to reach even more members of the Armed Forces Community.
We are excited to be recruiting three Sport Development Officers who will play a vital role in developing and delivering sport and physical activity programmes, while contributing directly to the preparation and participation of Team UK at the Invictus Games. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to empower recovery, inspire achievement, and to be part of something extraordinary!
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.
Key responsibilities:
- Proactively promote the benefits of sport and physical activity by encouraging and motivating beneficiaries to get involved and remove barriers to participation.
- Support Team UK beneficiaries face-to-face or online which includes identifying welfare needs, complete assessments and be on-call as required.
- Work closely with coaches, Recovery colleagues and stakeholders to develop, deliver and evaluate multi-sport and physical activity programmes using a proactive and evidence-based approach.
- Support the planning and delivery of Alumni events, Team UK training camps and other high-profile sporting events in the UK and overseas.
A solid knowledge and understanding of sport and experience working within a sporting environment is essential.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues. There will be regular travel nationally to attend events, training or meetings, with a potential for international travel in the future.
Find out more about Team UK, how the power of sport has an impact on recovery, and read inspiring stories about how the Invictus Games have helped our beneficiaries: The Invictus Games | Royal British Legion.
Employee benefits include:
- 28 days’ 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.
We’re currently recruiting a number of exciting roles within Recovery Services so if you’re looking to join a supportive, passionate and forward-thinking team, be sure to check out our other roles and find the one that’s right for you:
- Recovery Case Officer
- Recovery Support Officer
- Recovery Pathways Coordinator
- Recovery Programmes Administrator
- Recovery Logistics Coordinator
- Team UK Programmes Officer
- Team UK Administrator
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.
Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2025
Interview Dates: w/c 10th November 2025
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.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.