Events Executive, AWD RECRUITMENT LTD

Events Executive

We have a fantastic opportunity for an organised Events Executive with event planning, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, CRM and administrative skills to join our team at The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) to support fundraising activities, volunteer engagement and supporter development across Northern Ireland.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will support fundraising activities, stakeholder engagement and volunteer networks while helping deliver regional fundraising plans and supporter engagement initiatives. Experience of CRM systems, database management and event coordination will be highly beneficial.

As an Events Executive you will work closely with supporters, volunteers, corporate organisations, local authorities and military‑related groups to raise awareness and support fundraising objectives.

Duties

• Fundraising Event Delivery: plan, organise and support fundraising events in line with organisational policies and fundraising standards
• Supporter Engagement: build and maintain positive relationships with existing supporters while encouraging new supporter involvement
• Volunteer Support: assist volunteer committees, advocates and local networks with fundraising and engagement activities
• Stakeholder Liaison: develop relationships with corporate organisations, local authorities, charitable groups and military‑related organisations
• Marketing Coordination: work with communications teams to support promotional activity and event marketing materials
• Database Administration: maintain accurate supporter, event and fundraising records using CRM systems including Salesforce
• Finance Administration: assist with income processing, expenditure recording and Gift Aid administration using internal systems
• Event Representation: represent the organisation at meetings, briefings and external events across the region
• Equipment Management: maintain fundraising materials, event equipment and organisational assets
• Regional Travel: travel throughout Northern Ireland to support events, fundraising activities and stakeholder engagement

Essential Requirements

• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel throughout Northern Ireland
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and out‑of‑hours events
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrate strong administrative and organisational capabilities with attention to detail
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Have good office practice skills with sound literacy and numeracy abilities
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting beneficiaries and the organisation's objectives

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of social media platforms and digital engagement tools
• Previous experience within the charity sector
• An understanding of the British Army and related organisations
• Familiarity with public, private and administrative organisations within Northern Ireland
• Previous experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

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
• Pension scheme – after successful probation
• Income Protection – after successful probation
• Death in Service – after successful probation
• Annual pay reviews
• Annual leave purchase scheme

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary & Location

£35,311 per annum + benefits.

Hybrid working from the office in Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim (minimum 2 days) and the remainder from home or at events.

Job Type

Full‑Time, Permanent – 35 hours per week.

Drivers licence and vehicle access required.

Supporting Statement

A supporting statement is required with your CV to be considered for this vacancy.