Blackburn Rovers Community Trust currently have a vacancy for the following role:
- Community Wellbeing Officer – Veterans
To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@brfctrust.com.
CVs will not be accepted.
Please see attached documents for further information.
Job Specification
Community Wellbeing Officer - Veterans
Organisation Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT)
Position Community Wellbeing Officer - Veterans
Location Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park Stadium,
Blackburn, BB2 4JF
Type of Contract Part time 18.75 hours – permanent
Additional Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (Pro Rata) + bank holidays
- Flexible working location/arrangements (where possible)
- Pension scheme
- Generous sick pay scheme
- An internal staff wellbeing group
- Continuous personal development opportunities
- Additional pay for working matchday and community initiatives
- Official Blackburn Rovers staff uniform/tracksuit
- Access to a multi-faith prayer room
- 50% discount on food and drink during the week in
Blues Bar, Ewood Park
- Complimentary lunch on pay day at Blues Bar
- Family friendly
- Access to complimentary staff match tickets
- Free parking at Ewood Park
- Job Title Community Wellbeing Officer - Veterans
Salary TBC
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 Ser vices
Contractual Status Part Time – permanent
Closing Date 30/09/2026
Interview Date W/C 5th October 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
Essential Desirable
Knowledge , Experience and
Qualifications Experience in organising and delivering a range of activities and programmes for veterans or in community services.
First Aid at Work qualification or be prepared to undertake such qualification.
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 likeminded 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.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written 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. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
Effective partnership working.
How to apply:
To apply, please email your application form, equal opportunities form and covering letter to recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
Recruitment (recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk)
FAO: Fahima Iqbal – Head of Wellbeing & Targeted Services
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Ewood Park
Blackburn
BB2 4JF
Please note:
The person appointed to this post will, from day-to-day, have contact with children and vulnerable adults, many of whom are under eleven years of age, and several whom may have moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
Safeguarding Recruitment:
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.
Values The successful candidate’s values must align with those of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust:
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Individuality
- Inclusivity
- Diversification
- Proactivity
- Ambition
- Determination
- Principles
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to a Single Central Record and/or the FA’s Whole Game system, which will be shared with key football and other sports governing bodies and organisations where applicable.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
As we are a diverse community trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. BRCT is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
You can view Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s 2024 Impact Report by clicking HERE.
