Veterans Wellbeing Projects Officer

Job Title: Veterans Project Officer

Department: Welfare & Social Inclusion

Location: Whitehough Outdoor Centre, Barley New Road, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9LF
and Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX
and other locations as necessary

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Working Pattern: 21 hours per week, worked across three days

Closing Date: Friday, 3rd April 2026

Salary: £23,000 - £23,500 per annum

The Role

Burnley FC in the Community’s Veterans Programme supports members of the Armed Forces community from across Burnley and East Lancashire. We support and run a number of projects within this programme to help Veterans connect, tackle loneliness and isolation, and improve health, fitness and wellbeing.

As our new Veterans Project Officer, you will liaise with the Veterans Programme Manager and other associated Veterans staff to ensure the success of the programme.

The role will support activities during our Veterans Wellbeing Hub at our Whitehough facility and act as support for other sessions across the programme including Football and Fitness. This role will also ensure outreach to other Veterans’ groups, to ensure the success of our programme and increased participation in all of our sessions.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Project Delivery

• Assist on the strategic plan of the National Champion Project by working closely with the Veterans Programme Manager to meet all KPI’s and requirements.

• Help to deliver the Whitehough Wellbeing Veterans project in accordance with our funding requirements to the Armed Forces Covenant Trust.

• Monitoring project KPI’s and supporting the team with their individual targets.

Veterans’ Wellbeing Activities & Support

• Help to develop and deliver activities and projects for Veterans which support their wellbeing needs.

• Promote and encourage participation in the wider Burnley FC in the Community programmes which provide long term support for general wellbeing for Veterans.

Community Engagement & Partnership Working

• Work in partnership with other organisations to create opportunities for Veterans to be involved in outdoor activities and external projects.

• Work with veterans and the wider Armed Forces Community from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Referrals & Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Assist referrals and signposting to other appropriate agencies including statutory services.

• Keep accurate records uploading to data analysis software – Salesforce, AFCFT Impact Hub and My Concern.

Professional Development & Representation

• Attend and deliver relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

General

• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.

• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.

• To work towards agreed objectives.

• Comply with all Charity policies.

• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.

• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.

• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.

• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of the Armed Forces Community

• Knowledge of the Burnley, Pendle and wider East Lancashire area.

• Knowledge of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent IT skills, including intermediate abilities in all MS Office programmes.

• Access to transport for work purposes and to travel to locations throughout the local area

• Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands…