Veterans Strategic Co-ordinator

Veterans Strategic Co-ordinator

Final date to receive applications: 5 March 2026

Department: Corporate Delivery

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Director of Strategic Partnerships

Compensation: £51,357 - £54,495 / year

• Hours: 22.2 hours
• Contract: Fixed Term - Part Time (24 months)
• Salary: Grade 11 £ 51,357 - £54,495 (per annum, pro-rata for Part Time)
• Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 1.5 days per week in the office)

SYMCA is committed to improving outcomes for the Armed Forces community across South Yorkshire. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Veterans Strategic Co‑ordinator to lead regional engagement, support delivery of the VALOUR pilot, and help shape policy and practice that strengthens support for veterans and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working with local authorities, the MOD, charities, and wider public services to build integrated, high-quality support across the region.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile. (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.

Shortlisting to be completed: 12 March 2026

Interviews to take place: 18 March 2026

You will coordinate SYMCA’s Veterans Programme and support development of our Armed Forces Covenant commitments. Working with partners across local authorities, the MOD, charities and public services, you will strengthen service models, improve outcomes, and represent SYMCA in regional and national forums to enhance support for the Armed Forces community.

• Lead engagement and partnership working across local authorities, MOD, charities and public-sector organisations.
• Coordinate regional delivery of the VALOUR programme and ensure alignment with local and national priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of SYMCA’s Armed Forces Covenant.
• Promote integrated service models through data, insight and best practice.
• Facilitate regional forums, workshops and partnership events.
• Provide strategic briefings and updates for leaders and Covenant Boards.
• Represent SYMCA in regional and national forums to influence veterans policy.
• Analyse data to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Support funding opportunities and partnership development.
• Strengthen coherence across SYMCA’s veterans work.

You will bring experience of supporting veterans or working within coordinated public‑service environments, along with strong skills in partnership‑building and programme delivery. You’re confident analysing data, influencing stakeholders, and communicating effectively at all levels. Comfortable working independently, you can balance multiple priorities while aligning local and national objectives. You’ll also have an understanding of local government or combined authority structures and be confident using IT and MS Office tools.

Ideally, you will also bring:

• Awareness of MOD structures and the wider veterans policy landscape
• Experience with funding models or partnership development
• Familiarity with digital tools and systems used in programme delivery.

For further details of the skills, knowledge, and experience required for this role, please refer to the attached role profile.

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.

Hybrid…