About this role
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
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