Executive Assistant (Director Fundraising & Director Strategy & Impact)

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greater London seeks a proactive Executive Assistant to support its Directors. Responsibilities include managing complex schedules, liaising with senior stakeholders, and ensuring smooth communication. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask with professionalism. The position requires the right to work in the UK and a standard DBS check. Applications should include a CV and cover letter by 12 January 2025.

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organised individual.
• Experience in providing high-level support to directors.
• Ability to take initiative and maintain professionalism.

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.
• Volunteer for events and meet with beneficiaries.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Confidence engaging with stakeholders

Job description

About the Role

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.

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.
• Volunteer for events, meet with beneficiaries and visit RAF Stations.

What Were Looking For

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative while providing timely and consistent support to directors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
• Confidence engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Standard DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

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

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit including examples of how you meet the job profile.

Closing Date

Monday 12 January 2025 5 : 00pm

Equal Opportunities Statement

The RAF Benevolent Fund is an equal opportunities employer and commits to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously and appropriate background checks will be completed. We can find out more about our safeguarding commitment on our website.