Executive Assistant (Director Resources & Director Technology)

Royal Air Force; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity providing support is seeking a highly organised individual to provide executive-level support to Directors. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, and serve as secretary for key committees. Exceptional organisational and communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and engage confidently with senior stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about the impact of the organisation's work and develop your own skillset.

Qualifications

• Proactive, highly organised individual.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to Directors.
• Manage complex schedules and coordinate meetings.
• Act as secretary for key committees.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Discretion

Professionalism

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a proactive, highly organised individual to provide executive-level support to the Director of Resources and Director of Technology. You'll manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, provide direct support to committees, prepare key documents, and support strategic projects.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Act as secretary for key committees.
• 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.

About the RAF Benevolent Fund

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 continued 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.

Learning and Development

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.