Advertised from 15 May 2025

Role

This is more than a job it’s a chance to lead one of Scotland’s most iconic and meaningful fundraising campaigns. The Scottish Poppy Appeal is woven into the fabric of society, and at its heart is a huge network of dedicated volunteers, supporters, and communities. We’re looking for a strong and inspiring leader to bring fresh energy, direction and heart to the campaign, and ensure it continues to thrive in the years ahead.

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.

As National Poppy Appeal Manager, you’ll head up a passionate and experienced team, working together to grow income, deepen community relationships and deliver fundraising activities that truly resonate. From major towns to remote villages, you’ll play a key role in helping Scotland remember, support and stand with its Armed Forces community. This isn’t about just keeping things ticking – it’s about evolving, improving, and leading from the front.

We’re looking for someone who gets people, whether it’s energising a team, engaging with volunteers, or working with local authorities, businesses or veterans’ groups. You’ll need to be a confident project manager, a calm pair of hands during busy campaigns, and someone who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo if it means doing things better. You’ll be trusted to make big decisions, shape plans and influence change with plenty of support behind you.

If you want a leadership role with purpose, where you can bring your ideas to life, grow a well-loved campaign, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven organisation – this is it. It’s your chance to make a national impact through local people and help keep the Scottish Poppy Appeal strong for generations to come.

Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.

Here at Poppyscotland, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

The normal place of work for this post is New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HQ. Under our Future Working framework, there is flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Poppyscotland 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 and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who declares a disability or/and are part or Armed Forces community on application and whose application demonstrates that they meet the Essential criteria of the role, as set out in the Person Specification.

Application notes

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Interview Date(s): WC 2nd June 2025

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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