The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to the Chelsea Pensioners and exists to provide these veterans with the care and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the nation.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a unique organisation with over 300 years of heritage and is an important national institution with a military-based culture. As a member of the team you will be commited to supporting both the organisation and the Pensioners and will strive to meet the Hospital's core values of Nurture Belonging, Respect Individuals, Encourage Pride & Enjoy Life. Please see our Mission, Vision & Values document for further information. If you feel your values fit with our own, and you are interested in becoming a member of the Royal Hospital Chelsea team, then please review our current opportunities below.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is an equal opportunities employer and candidates will be shortlisted and recruited on the sole basis of their relevant skills, experience and knowledge. Application forms can be downloaded directly from within each of the job listings.

Current Vacancies:

  • There are currently no vacancies

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Chelsea Pensioner, Tony, holds a large canvas he has painted of two Navy battleships at sea
The Healing Power of Art: Chelsea Pensioner, Tony, shares how art has helped him in later life and how the Royal Hospital is expanding art in the community

Since joining the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 2021, Tony has discovered a new passion – art. He shared more on how this creative outlet has benefitted his wellbeing. 

Guest veterans join the Chelsea Pensioners for a summer picnic in Ranelagh Gardens

Yesterday, we welcomed over 100 guests from the Armed Forces community to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for our Chelsea Pensioners Veterans’ Outreach picnic.