Events Executive

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Job Overview We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Events Executive to join the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), the Army’s national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their families across Northern Ireland. Working as an Events Executive you will plan and deliver fundraising events, develop supporter relationships and help grow awareness of the charity’s work across the region. You will collaborate with volunteers, corporate partners, local authorities and military communities, while supporting marketing activity, CRM systems and regional engagement. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone organized, personable and passionate about making a meaningful impact within the charity sector. The role is full‑time, permanent, based in Thiepval Barracks. About Us The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Army’s national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families in times of need. Founded in 1944, our purpose is to provide a lifetime of support to serving soldiers, former soldiers, and their families when they are in need, ensuring they can avoid hardship and enjoy independence and dignity. The Charity operates a regional structure across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with its central office in London. Duties Your duties as the Events Executive include:
Event planning and delivery: organise and deliver fundraising events in line with the charity’s fundraising plan and regulatory standards. Supporter engagement: build strong relationships to retain supporters and attract new donors and participants. Stakeholder collaboration: work with volunteers, corporate organisations, local authorities and military units. Marketing and communications: support campaigns and event promotion across digital and traditional channels. CRM and database management: maintain accurate supporter records using Salesforce and support reporting. Financial administration: process income, ensure Gift Aid compliance and support financial tracking. Public representation: represent the charity at events, delivering presentations and briefings. Logistics and event setup: assemble and manage event equipment including stands and materials. Regional travel: travel across Northern Ireland with occasional overnight stays as required.
Candidate Requirements Essential
Full UK driving licence. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel as required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Well organised with solid administrative and office skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Good numeracy and literacy skills. Strong empathy with the charity’s mission and beneficiaries.
Desirable
Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce. Knowledge of social media and digital marketing tools. Understanding of the charity or fundraising sector. Awareness of the British Army or armed forces community. Knowledge of local networks within Northern Ireland.
Benefits
30 days’ holidays, plus bank holidays. Flexible and hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office). Employee wellbeing and assistance programme (EAP). Annual Health Assessments via Healthshield. Time off in lieu for volunteering at company events (TOIL). Perkbox benefits portal, offering a range of retail discounts, online perks and wealth of health and fitness resources. Pension scheme, with matched employer contributions up to 8% – after successful probation. Income protection – 55% of salary – after successful probation. Death in Service – 3x annual salary – after successful probation. Annual pay reviews. Annual leave purchase scheme.
Salary: £35,311 per annum + benefits. Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in the office at Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and 3 days remote. Job type: Full‑time, permanent. The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Lisburn
Job Type:
FullTime

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