Executive Assistant (Director Fundraising & Director Strategy & Impact)

Royal Air Force; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Directors of Fundraising and Strategy. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, and ensure efficient communication across the organization. Ideal candidates should have exceptional organisational and communication skills, and be confident in liaising with senior stakeholders. This role promises variety and responsibility within a dynamic environment, with opportunities to learn about the broader impact of the Fund's work.

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organised with a flair for managing complex schedules.
• Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and maintaining smooth communication.
• Ability to take initiative while providing consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Act as secretary for key committees, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ensure smooth communication across the organisation.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders

Job description

We're looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive Assistant to support the Director of Fundraising and the Director of Strategy & Impact. You'll manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings and committees, prepare key documents, and support strategic projects.

This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility and variety.

Responsibilities

• Act as secretary for key committees, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ensure smooth communication across the organisation.
• Have the opportunity to volunteer for events, meet with beneficiaries and visit RAF Stations.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative whilst providing timely and consistent support to Directors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
• Confidence engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Standard DBS check required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force's mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continue to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved in 30 other countries, and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity's work.

As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund's work as well as developing your own skillset.