Events Executive / Coordinator with previous events experience, who has excellent organisational, time-management, communication and interpersonal skills, and great knowledge of Microsoft Office is required to join our team at The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), which is the Army’s national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families in times of need. 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: Starting at £32,500 per annum Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid / Working from home and the office in Weeton, North Yorkshire - The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Initial 2 Year Fixed Term Contract. After 2 years you will be offered a permanent contract WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week PLEASE NOTE: Candidates MUST hold a Full UK Driving Licences with access to your own vehicle JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Events Executive / Coordinator with previous events experience, who has excellent organisational, time-management, communication and interpersonal skills, and great knowledge of Microsoft Office. Working as the Events Executive / Coordinator you will be responsible for planning and delivering fundraising events; development of our supporter base; engagement with stakeholders and providing support to the local network of volunteers as well as ensuring that our databases are up to date with accurate information. As the Events Executive / Coordinator you will be establishing and maintaining relationships, both outside and within the Charity. You will be happy working as part of a very small team (and often alone in the office or on location) but also interacting and building relationships with local corporate entities, civic administrations, high net worth individuals, local trusts, and charitable organisations, as well as with the local Army and Army Cadet Force units and the North Wests veteran community. APPLY TODAY If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV with a Supporting Statement as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review. SUPPORTING STATEMENT: Your 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. DUTIES Your duties as an Events Executive / Coordinator will include: Plan, run, and support fundraising events Manage supporter experiences and journeys seeking to retain current supporters and encourage new supporters In collaboration with the Comms & Marketing team, produce and distribute event marketing materials Increase support and income from the North-West for those income streams Support and, where necessary, assist Volunteer committees/advocates to encourage fundraising and engagement Prepare and deliver briefings on the Charity, represent the Charity at external events Liaise with: Local Media Organisations Volunteer Committee Chairs and Committee members Armed Forces Champions within local government, public and private employers Local Army, Army Reserve and Cadet units Other Military Charities Database Administration, ensuring supporter information is entered correctly, maintained and accurate records are kept Ensure income is correctly batched, expenditure is accounted for, and the Charity’s Gift Aid process has been followed Extensive travel throughout the North-West Region will be required (mileage allowance is available) CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Clean UK driving licence and access to own car is essential Ability to be flexible with working patterns, such as out of hours and weekend working Ability to use a wide range of IT applications is essential (training provided as necessary) Understanding of social media tools essential Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Well-developed communication skills with strong interpersonal skills Able to embrace and represent our Charity’s values Understanding of the North-West’s political, administrative, public, and private organisations is desirable for this role Experience of the Charity Sector, particularly events, is highly desirable Previous experience of the Armed Forces would be beneficial Must be able to assemble, erect, and dismantle fundraising equipment, including gazebos and marketing stands unsupported 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 and Supporting Statement to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-C12943 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) AWD-IN-SPJ