Trustee with Legal experience

Location: Virtual. Fixed-term appointment - Up to 3 Year Period (Maximum 3 terms of 3-year term, re-appointment required for each term). The Royal British Legion (RBL) is entering a pivotal and inspiring phase as we deliver Our Strategy to 2035 , designed to respond to the changing world and evolving needs of the entire Armed Forces community: serving personnel, veterans, families, and the bereaved. Our vision is to bring society together to recognise, remember and support the Armed Forces Community and ensure that their unique contribution is not forgotten. As part of this commitment, RBL oversees Branch Property Trusts (BPTs)—separate charitable assets held on trust for specific local purposes connected to RBL Branches. These include both properties and proceeds from property sales, with approximately 775 BPTs in total, with around 400 holding property, and 375 representing sale proceeds valued at over £65m; held on trust for specific local charitable purposes connected to RBL Branches. These properties provide the RBL with a vital local community footprint. BPTs are separate charities and must be accounted for independently. RBL remains legally responsible, with decision making delegated to the Branch Property Trust Trustee Committee (BPTTC) to manage conflicts of interest. To contribute to the BPTTC’s discussions and decisions, to act as a Subject Matter Expert and to act as an impartial and objective guiding mind, supporting and advising on matters pertaining to assets held by RBL on trust, ensuring insight, challenge and assurance is provided on all BPTCC matters. Independent Committee members are valued for their support, challenge and the advice they can provide to the Executive team and as such understand the roles of Trustees and Executive. A legal expert with knowledge of property and/or charity law. A person with a commercial or operational background in the property sector. To ensure coherence to and support RBL’s Strategy to 2035, to meet the changing needs of the Armed Forces community and reinforce the bond with our society. Help to ensure the BPTTC makes decisions which adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, charity law, and the governing documents of the appropriate BPTs in question. To bring an impartial and independent perspective to the committee's discussions, helping to improve the quality and objectivity of decision-making. As relevant to the BPTTC, to collaborate with RBL’s Executive team and Trustees committee members to develop and review RBL’s strategic goals, plans and initiatives. To review and approve corporate policies and procedures relevant to the BPTTC. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. Interview Date: 13 November 2025 (Virtual)