The Captain of Invalids plays a crucial role in preserving the military ethos, discipline, values and standards and culture at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Leadership of a company of 70 Chelsea Pensioners is core to the role but it is more nuanced than command and control and is more achieved through influence, consensus, consent and good will.

Examples of some the knowledge, skills and experience, we seek include:

• Previous Army Officer either DE or LE
• Leadership role, such as Unit or Sub-Unit Command or Unit Welfare Officer
• Understanding of welfare support requirements for veterans. 
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment including military and civilian workforce.
• Knowledge and delivery of effective Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion management.

The role is challenging but very satisfying and you will not be alone in managing the its complexities as we have a very well developed multidisciplinary team with experts from a wide range of backgrounds who will be there to support you and help you develop into the role.

This is a full time and permanent role and the salary range is £45,000 - £46,600.  Accommodation is subject to availability

About the Royal Hospital Chelsea

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews, we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form.
• Check your right to live and work in the UK.
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form.
• Ask you to complete a medical form.
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.

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