Executive Assistant (Director Fundraising & Director Strategy & Impact)

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity supporting the RAF is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant in London. The role involves supporting the Director of Fundraising and Director of Strategy & Impact, managing complex schedules, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth communications. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organisational and communication skills, and experience in handling multiple priorities. The position offers a salary of circa £35,000 plus excellent benefits, highlighting the commitment to the RAF community.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Must take initiative while providing support to Directors.
• Manage multiple priorities with discretion.
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as secretary for key committees, preparing agendas.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ensure smooth communication across the organisation.
• Volunteer for events and visit RAF Stations.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

Permanent, Full Time Circa £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: London

Make a Difference Every Day

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 continue to help those serving, families, veterans and the bereaved in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefited 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 skill set.

About the Role

We re looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive Assistant to support the Director of Fundraising and 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.

What We re Looking For

• 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.

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 2026, 5:00pm

A copy of the Fund s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed 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. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.

The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Standard DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. ).