War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (WP&C) Adviser
Employer: Royal British Legion
Location: You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings)
Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Not listed
Closing date: 02 Nov 2025
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About The Role
We are looking for War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (WP&C) Adviser
This is a crucial, high-impact specialist role. You will be the dedicated advocate and expert for members of the Armed Forces community, providing end-to-end support through the complex process of securing compensation and pensions they are rightly entitled to.
You will manage a dedicated caseload, taking full accountability for guiding beneficiaries through claims, reviews, reconsiderations, and appeals under both the Service Pensions Order and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS). Your ultimate accountability will be to provide professional representation and advocacy before the War Pensions & Armed Forces Tribunal.
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 include:
Specialist Legal Advice & Casework: Provide expert-level advice on War Pensions and AFCS legislation, managing a complex caseload from initial claim through to final appeal/reconsideration, and ensuring all advice is meticulously documented.
Tribunal Advocacy & Representation: Serve as the primary advocate by preparing detailed case files, analyzing legal papers, and providing professional, in-person representation before the War Pensions & Armed Forces Tribunal.
Holistic Support: Identify beneficiaries' wider welfare needs, coordinating seamlessly with other RBL teams to ensure they receive comprehensive, wrap-around support.
Compliance & Excellence: Maintain rigorous standards of operational excellence, including accurate case record-keeping and strict adherence to RBL's performance criteria and Safeguarding Policy.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).
What You'll Bring:
Experience of working in an Advocacy capacity in the voluntary sector, public service, legal service or Armed services.
Demonstrable experience of public speaking or training delivery.
Proven ability to understand and interpret complex legislation (specifically related to War Pensions and AFCS).
Proven experience of dealing with difficult and complex client situations.
General knowledge of clinical conditions and their effects relevant to compensation and pensions.
Experience of report writing and thorough documentation.
Strong commitment to RBL's values and the ability to travel as required for Tribunal attendance, service meetings, and training.
Employee benefits:
28 day’s 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 10%
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.
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.
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.
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