Events Assistant / Administrator who is extremely well organised, with a good understanding of Microsoft Office as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills is required to join our team at The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), which is the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families in times of need.

SUPPORTING STATEMENT REQUIRED: A Supporting Statement is required with your CV to be considered for this vacancy. The supporting statement should highlight your skills and experience that are relevant to this role and explain why you would make an ideal candidate for this position.

SALARY: £29,150 pro rata / Actual Annual Salary of £17,490 (based on 21 hours per week) + Benefits

LOCATION: Bulford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England - Fully Office Based

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, 9 Month Maternity Cover Contract

WORKING HOURS: 21 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Events Assistant / Administrator who is extremely well organised, with a good understanding of Microsoft Office as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills.

As the Events Assistant / Administrator you will be supporting events and engagement for the South West Regional Office, supporting the delivery of the Charity's annual Fundraising, Communications and Marketing plans.

Working as the Events Assistant / Administrator you will be supporting regional fundraising, developing our volunteer fundraising, initiating and delivering regional fundraising and engagement events as part of the Regional Office team.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV and supporting statement as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

SUPPORTING STATEMENT: Your Supporting Statement should highlight your skills and experience that are relevant to this role and explain why you would make an ideal candidate for this position.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Events Assistant / Administrator include:

Fundraising

* Coordinating and setting up/scheduling all regional fundraising events

* Assist with briefings and events and represent the Charity at external events e.g.

cheque presentations and volunteer briefings

* Initiate and manage your own regional events where opportunities exist, and with

guidance from your RD

* Provide support to fundraising events

* Support the SW Engagement Officer (EO) activities, where possible

* Support volunteers who are fundraising for our Charity, and act as the primary Point of Contact for new volunteers

* Distribute fundraising equipment and merchandise as required

* Maintain currency on fundraising best practice in line with charity training updates

Event Administration

* Respond to all enquiries and act as the primary contact to supporters and volunteers

* Take initiative in giving guidance to supporters and volunteers in the absence of the RD

* Be able to search for, and comply with, relevant policy and process documents held on the Charity's network drives

* Receive and dispatch mail and merchandise in absence of EA SW

Database Management

* Input, maintain, amend constituent data, and maximise use of the regional component of the charity database

* Use WordPress, Brand Stencil and other fundraising platforms and liaise with departments within MBH and across the charity (Specific training will be provided)

* Advertise future events across the charity on the regional web page

* Make efficient use of the database for communicating with supporters

* Ensure 'thank you' letters sent and saved with database updated

* Working with the RD, EO and volunteers to ensure that the charity remains GDPR compliant

Other

* Flexibility for out of hours and weekend working, with time off in lieu (TOIL) available to be claimed

* Attending the Charity's Annual Conference in person or virtual- including associated receptions

* Attending the Fundraising Team Conferences in person or virtual - included associated receptions

* Assist in the assembly and dismantling of fundraising equipment, including gazebos and marketing stands

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

* Well-developed communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills

* Literate and numerate with good office practice experience

* Ability to be flexible with working patterns

* IT literate with understanding of social media tools is desirable

* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

* An understanding of the British Army and the Charity sector is desirable, as well as empathy with the Charity's beneficiaries

* Driving licence is essential

The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is an Equal Opportunities Employer

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and Supporting Statement to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-C13682

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF)

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