Does Royal British Legion pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Royal British Legion employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Royal British Legion. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Royal British Legion?

82% of Royal British Legion employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Royal British Legion 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Royal British Legion?

Case Officer (15) , Bar Staff (10) , Manager (9) , Area Manager (5) , Administrator (4) , Community Fundraiser (4) , Fundraiser (4) , Care Assistant (3) , Fundraising Manager (3) , Administrative (2) , Analyst (2) , Bartender (2) , Case Manager (2) , Corporate Partnerships Officer (2) , Fundraising Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at Royal British Legion according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people in teams" ((in 24 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and supportive." ((in 16 reviews)); "Great staff, excellent employee assist programme and pension" ((in 12 reviews)); "Flexible and good work life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Royal British Legion according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and limited prospects" ((in 10 reviews)); "Senior management in IT are appalling." ((in 9 reviews)); "Senior leadership don't empower those under them and instead spend too much time in the detail of things." ((in 7 reviews)); "Limited career progression" ((in 5 reviews)); "An atmosphere of bullying and harassment." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Royal British Legion locations?

London , Birmingham , Southport , Manchester , Liverpool , Ripon , Romford , Belfast , Chatham , Taunton , Southam , Warwick , Yaxley , Briston , Grimsby , High Wycombe , Broadstairs , Ramsgate , Aylesford , Maidstone , Weston-super-Mare , Leicester , Newport Pagnell , Bristol , Bexhill , Newcastle upon Tyne , Molesey , Wolverhampton , York , Cardiff

Royal British Legion reviews

3.7

82% would recommend to a friend

(229 total reviews)

Mark Atkinson

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Royal British Legion has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 229 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Royal British Legion employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

229 reviews

1.0

Jan 28, 2022

Shameful state in operations

Area manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Frontline staff are so professional and go the extra mile for those they support

Cons

As a veteran I WAS proud to work for the RBL, however over the last 20 months senior managers in operations, namely the ADO and Director of operations have put there own careers before the objectives and aims of the charity. Statistics twisted to suit the picture they want to portray to Trustees, and not the reality of operations and welfare services at all. A failed restructure based on the plans of the ADO and Director of ops, which exposed their lack of knowledge about the people we support! Frontline staff bullied and gaslighted by the ADO at all levels, culture of fear in operations staff. Staffing and morale at an all time low, under resourced, unappreciated and overworked. Volunteers and members disregarded and treated as second class.

2.0

Nov 5, 2021

Wastes huge amounts of money

Case officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team although they have mostly all left due to a failed welfare redesign which saw huge amounts of time, resource and morale wasted.

Cons

The regional operations side of the organisation is in a complete mess and the subsequent pressure on staff is untenable and people have voted with their feet.

Royal British Legion Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - please do contact HR with your concerns so that we can work to improve the Legion.

2.0

Sep 14, 2021

Don’t go there!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff on the ground are committed, loyal and hard working. It’s amazing to make such a difference to the lives of our Armed Forces.

Cons

A completely disorganised, poor organisation at the moment who seem to have lost sight of the reality on the ground and what they are trying to achieve. Staff leaving left right and centre because they are not valued and don’t dare speak up for fear of repercussions- it’s unhealthy and toxic. On the ground the staff are dedicated, hard working and loyal- beyond that and higher up the chain I’m not sure what is going on. I was sad to leave as genuinely loved supporting Veterans and making a difference. I Feel sad for those I have left behind, it’s wonderful to be with a new Employer where I am valued and looked after and have a much better work/life balance. Good Luck to The Legion I just hope the beneficiaries don’t suffer in the meantime!

Royal British Legion Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I agree, our staff are amazing and do a great job. I'm sorry to hear of your views about your time with us, if you would like the chance to chat through further, please do contact me.

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Jobs at Royal British Legion

Care Assistant

Southam, West Midlands, England

Southam, West Midlands, England

Casual Housekeeping Assistant

Care Assistant (Nights)