Events Executive

Events Executive

We have a fantastic opportunity for an organised Events Executive with event planning, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, CRM and administrative skills to join our team at The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) to support fundraising activities, volunteer engagement and supporter development across Northern Ireland.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Fundraising Officer, Events Manager, Community Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Supporter Engagement Assistant, Community Engagement Executive, Marketing & Events Executive, Fundraising Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Charity Events Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Fundraising Executive, Events Coordinator, Community Fundraising Executive

SUPPORTING STATEMENT REQUIRED: A Supporting Statement is required with your CV to be considered for this vacancy. The supporting statement should highlight your skills and experience that are relevant to this role and explain why you would make an ideal candidate for this position.

SALARY: £35,311 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim  (minimum 2 days) and the remainder from home or at events

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week

PLEASE NOTE: You will need a full Driving Licence and Access to a Vehicle

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Events Executive to join the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), the Army’s national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their families across Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will support fundraising activities, stakeholder engagement and volunteer networks while helping deliver regional fundraising plans and supporter engagement initiatives. Experience of CRM systems, database management and event coordination will be highly beneficial.

As an Events Executive you will work closely with supporters, volunteers, corporate organisations, local authorities and military-related groups to raise awareness and support fundraising objectives.

ABOUT US

The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Army’s national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families in times of need. Founded in 1944, our purpose is to provide a lifetime of support to serving soldiers, former soldiers, and their families when they are in need, ensuring they can avoid hardship and enjoy independence and dignity. The Charity operates a regional structure across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with its central office in London.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Events Assistant include:

• Fundraising Event Delivery: Plan, organise and support fundraising events in line with organisational policies and fundraising standards

• Supporter Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with existing supporters while encouraging new supporter involvement

• Volunteer Support: Assist volunteer committees, advocates and local networks with fundraising and engagement activities

• Stakeholder Liaison: Develop relationships with corporate organisations, local authorities, charitable groups and military-related organisations

• Marketing Coordination: Work with communications teams to support promotional activity and event marketing materials

• Database Administration: Maintain accurate supporter, event and fundraising records using CRM systems including Salesforce

• Finance Administration: Assist with income processing, expenditure recording and Gift Aid administration using internal systems

• Event Representation: Represent the organisation at meetings, briefings and external events across the region

• Equipment Management: Maintain fundraising materials, event equipment and organisational assets

• Regional Travel: Travel throughout Northern Ireland to support events, fundraising activities and stakeholder engagement

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel throughout Northern Ireland

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and out-of-hours events

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities

• Demonstrate strong administrative and organisational capabilities with attention to detail

• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

• Have good office practice skills with sound literacy and numeracy abilities

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting beneficiaries and the organisation's objectives

DESIRABLE

• Understanding of social media platforms and digital engagement tools

• Previous experience within the charity sector

• An understanding of the British Army and related organisations

• Familiarity with public, private and administrative organisations within Northern Ireland

• Previous experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

BENEFITS

30 days’ holidays, plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office)

Employee wellbeing and assistance programme (EAP)

Annual Health Assessments via Healthshield

Time off in lieu for volunteering at company events (TOIL)

Perkbox benefits

Pension scheme - after successful probation

Income Protection – after successful probation

Death in Service – after successful probation

Annual pay reviews

Annual leave purchase scheme

The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is an Equal Opportunities Employer

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14851

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF)

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