RAF Benevolent Fund – Executive Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

RAF Benevolent Fund in London is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide executive-level support to the Directors, manage complex schedules, and coordinate meetings. You will prepare key documents, support committees, and facilitate cross-organisational communication.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with circa £35,000 plus excellent benefits, with opportunities to engage with beneficiaries and RAF stations. Closing date: 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level support to directors.
• Strong calendar management and meeting coordination.
• Ability to prepare documents and minutes for committees.

Responsibilities

• Act as secretary for key committees and take minutes.
• Liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth communication across the organisation.
• Volunteer for events and meet beneficiaries at RAF stations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation

Job description

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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 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.

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.

About the Role

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.

This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility and variety. You’ll:

• Act as secretary for key committees and take 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

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026, 5:00pm