RAFCTE is best known for staging the world renowned Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire each year. In 2003, RIAT was granted status as the largest military air show globally by Guinness World Records. In addition to the heads of many of the world’s air forces and major suppliers to the sector, RIAT also hosts thousands of aviation enthusiasts and members of the public over three days. As well as aviation the event is increasingly a family day out, with the exceptional Techno Zone® providing unique interactive STEM activities, under the banner of RAFCT’s mission to inspire young people to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology. In total, over 200,000 people attended RIAT in 2024.
What are we looking for?
An opportunity has arisen to join our Emergency Services team on a fixed term contract. The team is responsible for co-ordinating the Emergency Services, Security, Traffic, Military and Local Authority functions that support the staging of the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Support to the annual Tabletop Exercise and ‘Live Exercise’
Raising of purchase orders
Assisting with the production of orders, instructions and maps
Maintenance of budget-tracking spreadsheets
Administration duties to include diary management; risk assessments; filing and other basic office tasks
Maintaining administrative oversight of a large volunteer team and supporting military personnel
Supporting the setup and subsequent operation of the Event Control
Type of contract/working hours:
Fixed Term Contract 28/4/2025 - 01/8/2025
36.25 hours per week. All employees are required to work the Saturday or Sunday before the Royal International Air Tattoo and the whole weekend of the event.
What we will offer:
A salary of £25,000 pro rata is accompanied by pension and a focus on staff wellbeing and social events throughout the year.
You will also be given two complimentary tickets to The Royal International Air Tattoo and a staff discount of 50% for an additional six.
About You
If you have strong organisational skills, able to multitask with good oral and written communication we would strongly encourage you to apply.
You must be computer literate and have experience working with MS Office, also able to demonstrate that you can manage high workloads and be a strong team player. Event management experience would be beneficial but not essential. A full UK driving licence is required.
Application Process
We are hoping to start the right person on Monday 28th April 2025 so do not hesitate, apply through our company website by submitting your CV and preferably a cover letter explaining why you are right for us but most importantly why we are right for you.