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You are here: Home / News / News / Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC) Association: The Servicewomen's Charity - Operations Officer Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC) Association: The Servicewomen's Charity - Operations Officer Based in Winchester - In-person office based 22.5hrs per week ideally worked as 3 days Salary up to £19,500 (FTE £32,500) depending on experience. Generous holiday entitlement, 6% employer pension contribution, free parking, access to gym/swimming pool, on-site canteen, café and shop. Some travel is expected to support membership events inc. evenings & weekends, with occasional overnight stays. We are a financially sustainable £7m charity which aims to provide camaraderie, benevolence and support to women who have served in the Army. Additionally, we aim to exert influence within the military charity sector to broaden support for female veterans. We organise both national and local events for our members to attend where they meet up with old friends, remember those we have lost, support each other, have a lot of fun and make new and lasting memories. We have over 4000 active members which we hope to grow as we reach out to many more female veterans eligible to join our Association. We are now looking to recruit an Operations Officer to support the output of our HQ, including member contact, communications, and events. You will: have experience of working in a member or public-facing organisation, supporting and liaising with a diverse cohort of individuals in a wide variety of interests and needs have experience of working with volunteers have experience of writing engaging articles which will inspire your contributions to the Association magazine - The Lioness - published biannually have experience of social media platforms understand the value of strong communication and be experienced in engaging people from many walks of life and tailoring your communication style to a variety of audiences be skilled at building positive working relationships, with a friendly and engaging manner be highly organised with great attention to detail, and work well within a small staff team where all staff are expected to pitch in and work collaboratively The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees with a number of sub-committees, all volunteers. We are a small staff team of 5, led by a CEO, who are motivated by the good work we do to support some amazing, brave and pioneering women. There will be opportunities to attend events and to meet many inspirational women. We are proud of the work we do to support female veterans, many of whom are now well into retirement, some are lonely and have reduced mobility, so they rely on our communications to keep them in touch with like-minded comrades, whilst some have fallen on hard times and need our financial support. All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK. We are an inclusive employer seeking to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool and committed to supporting our staff and the female veterans we serve. If you are a motivated, self-starting and engaging individual with a passion for working with people and supporting their needs, then we look forward to receiving your application by way of a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the person specification.

You are here: Home / News / News / Army Benevolent Fund - Marketing Officer The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families in times of need. The Charity operates a regional structure across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with its central office in London. Job Overview The Marketing Officer will provide essential support to the communications and marketing team and the wider charity, helping promote the brand and engage with more of our supporters. Responsibilities Develop marketing strategies and plans. Provide hands-on practical support to the fundraising teams, promoting and running effective events and initiatives. Update the charity website and brand asset bank. Produce regular campaign performance reports. Liaise with photographers and videographers to capture content. Qualifications Ideally, you will have experience using a range of digital and social platforms including WordPress, Facebook, Google, and MailChimp. Benefits The starting salary is £34,500. After a probationary period of 6 months, the successful candidate will benefit from the Charity's full range of employment benefits, including an income protection scheme and an employer contribution pension. There will also be opportunities to participate in key Charity events and activities with a TOIL scheme in place. Work Schedule This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week, on an initial two-year fixed term contract based at the Charity's Office in London. (The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office). Application Process If you have the relevant experience for this role, please apply by sending your CV and supporting statement to our HR Team - If you have any questions or would like to have an initial chat about the role, please contact the HR Team -

You are here: Home / News / News / Forces Support - Chief Executive Officer Forces Support - Chief Executive Officer We are looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and manage all strategic and business aspects of Forces Support. You will be the senior executive employed by the charity and responsible for providing clear strategic direction as well as creating a vision for success. The CEO is responsible for ensuring the organisation delivers both its long-term strategy and its annual business plans, whilst maintaining operational responsibility for the strategic direction and financial health of the charity. Person Specification Although military experience is not essential, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of military culture. Previous experience of a senior managerial role in a charity or knowledge of the sector would be advantageous but is not essential. What is key are your leadership skills, both in managing and leading teams and the proven ability in building and developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive results. Alongside excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach, you will also be able to demonstrate financial literacy and strategic thinking. About the Organisation Forces Support is a UK Military Bereavement & Veterans Charity, launched in March 2010, to provide funding for existing military charities when delivering projects which are life-changing, such as housing, counselling, skills training, and broader financial and wellbeing support. Additionally, the charity provides direct support to families who have lost a family member during active service. The Charity generates an annual income of circa £2.5m per year from a national network of Forces Support charity outlets and has invested this funding by making grants over recent years to various organizations. Please address your covering letter to Ronald Spurs DL, Chair of Trustees. The letter should set out the relevant skills and experience that you believe make you suitable for the position and give details of two referees, one of whom should be a recent employer. The letter should not exceed three pages in length, excluding your CV. If you are shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be sent a Candidate Pack and invited to attend a formal interview with representatives of the Board of Trustees. At the interview, you will be asked questions relating to your experience and the key requirements of the role. If you are successful at the interview and offered the appointment, we will: Ask for references from those referees you have provided Check your right to live and work in the UK Check any declarations you have made in your application Ask you to complete a medical form Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check because the position will bring you into contact with vulnerable adults and children supported by our partner organisations. Check social media. Closing date for applications: Midday on 18 November 2024 Expected timing for interviews: Week commencing 9 December 2024

You are here: Home / News / News / Army Benevolent Fund - Head of High Value Relationships Army Benevolent Fund - Head of High Value Relationships The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families, in times of need. The Charity operates a regional structure across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with its central office in London. The Head of High Value Relationships will be an entrepreneurial leader responsible for driving new business and nurturing partnerships with corporate entities, trusts, and philanthropists. They and their team will increase and diversify our supporter base. This new role will be charged with creating and developing a winning approach to engaging and influencing key audiences and stakeholders to build awareness and support increased income generation. We are looking for someone who is a natural and confident networker and capable of developing and delivering against a dynamic pipeline of opportunities. The starting salary is £52,000. After a probationary period of 6 months, the successful candidate will receive a benefits scheme and an employer contribution pension. There will also be opportunities to participate in key Charity events and activities with a TOIL scheme in place. This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week, on an initial two-year fixed-term contract based at the London central office. (The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office). Please see the job description for further information regarding the job and person specification, and primary roles. If you have the relevant experience for this role, please apply by sending your CV and supporting statement to

You are here: Home / News / News / Care After Combat - Chief Executive Officer Care After Combat - Chief Executive Officer Introduction Care after Combat is one of the fastest growing, veteran centred, registered charities in the UK. Unlike other veteran charities, our sole focus is Veterans caught up in the UK justice system. Our Flagship program, Project Phoenix, provides peer mentorship support to veterans in prison to help them come to terms with their situation, aid rehabilitation and to prepare them for reintegration into society, post-custody. Our efforts have been proven to dramatically reduce the risk of reoffending and return to prison. In 2023, in collaboration with NHS England and the Forces Employment Charity, we launched Op NOVA; this government backing allowed contracted support, and this significantly enhancing our offering to all former service personnel held in custodial establishments. Currently operating in England and Wales, we hope soon to be expanding into Scotland and Northern Ireland. What Care after Combat does is really important, not only at the individual level, but for our communities and wider society as a whole. What we do works - delivering life-changing, and often life-saving, support to some of our nation's most vulnerable veterans. Job Title: Chief Executive Officer Reports to: Board of Trustees Job Purpose: To provide inspirational leadership through authenticity to deliver the strategic aims of the charity. Salary: £60,000 per annum Position: Full-Time, Hybrid working model with a minimum 2 days office-based subject to needs. Summary The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead Care after Combat (CAC) with drive, empathy, sincerity and commitment. They will implement the recently refreshed Strategy that will see CAC become the synonym for veteran specialist support in the justice system. Collaborating with public, private and third sector organisations at all levels, they will build upon strong existing foundations to increase the charity's reach, effect and engagement, delivering the best possible outcomes for its beneficiaries. Continued diversification of support services offered, and income streams generated, will be core to enhancing the resilience of CAC and securing its future as the premier provider of care and support for veterans in this sector. Key responsibilities Develop and execute the charity's strategy, budget and business plan and ensure it complies with the law and Charity Commission regulations. Work closely with the Chair, to enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity and to ensure that the board receives timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters. Provide leadership to the charity and be responsible for the management and administration of the charity within the legal strategic, policy and accountability frameworks agreed by the Board of Trustees. Act as ambassador for the organisation by being the public face for campaigns and build relationships with external stakeholders in politics, the media and business. Shape and influence a positive staff culture by engaging volunteers, staff, beneficiaries and prospective donors. Lead bids for future bids and funding streams, working with Trustees in undertaking appropriate levels of due diligence, and ensuring compliance with ongoing and future contractual obligations. You can apply by writing an open letter to the Board of Trustees explaining why you are the right person to be our next CEO, as well as providing a current CV. These should both be sent to by 1 December 2024.

You are here: Home / News / News / Army Benevolent Fund - Corporate Partnerships Executive Take the next step in your career and work with major companies, making a difference to the lives of soldiers, veterans and their families. This is an exciting time to join the successful, growing Corporate Partnerships team at the Army's national charity. The team manages a range of exciting corporate relationships, from large-scale, long-term funding partnerships to new corporate membership, cause-related marketing and staff fundraising relationships. The successes of the team in recent years, as well as internal promotions, have led to the creation of this new role. You will join the team at an exciting time as we continue that growth, benefiting from our healthy pipeline of prospects and the charity's popular events programme. In this role you will have the opportunity, with support from the team, to manage relationships with existing partners through planned communications and activity, as well as identifying, engaging and pitching to prospective supporters, building income across our corporate programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to develop their skills and expertise while making a real difference to the Army community. The successful candidate will sit within the wider Corporate and Events team, reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager and working with colleagues within and beyond the team, including our 12 regional offices. Depending on your experience and interest, this role would provide opportunities to focus on new business or partnership management. This role would be a good fit for a confident and able communicator with experience of sales or relationship management. You might currently be working as an Assistant in a fundraising team and be ready for the next step, be an Executive interested to focus on corporate partnerships and develop your skills, or have a background managing business relationships or b-2-b sales and an interest in moving into the charity sector. You will be confident presenting, both in person and in writing, and engaging with senior figures with gravitas. You will be an organised administrator and, ideally have experience of Salesforce or similar CRM systems. The Army Benevolent Fund is the Army's national charity, here for soldiers, for life. ABF funds housing, employability, mental wellbeing, family, elderly care and independent living support for the Army family. Last year we supported over 75,000 soldiers, veterans and their families through this work including by funding 86 charities, from Combat Stress and Walking with the Wounded to smaller local organisations. Corporate partnerships play an important role in funding this work. The starting salary is £34,500. After a probationary period of 6 months the successful candidate will benefit from the Charity's full range of employment benefits including an income protection scheme and an employer contribution pension. There will also be opportunities to participate in key Charity events and activities with a TOIL scheme in place. This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week, on an initial two-year fixed term contract based at the Charity's Office in London, Victoria. (The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office). If you have the relevant experience for this role, please apply by sending your CV and supporting statement to our HR Team -

You are here: Home / News / News / Forces Pension Society - Head of Pensions Forces Pension Society - Head of Pensions Are you a capable manager and leader? Are you familiar with the various Armed Forces Pension Schemes or have a background in Armed Forces pay and remuneration issues? This could be the job for you! About the Society The Forces Pension Society is a not-for-profit, independent membership organisation that looks after the interests of current and future UK Armed Forces pensioners. It is a watchdog, a lobby group and a provider of Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) guidance to its membership, which comprises both serving and retired Armed Forces personnel. In recent years the Society has gone from strength to strength, with increasing membership (now approx. 66,000), a strong independent voice, and considerable influence and reputation. The Society has a full-time staff of 18 and is based in Vauxhall, South West London. Demand for our services is growing. The Pension Team At the heart of the Society is the Pension Team, currently 10 strong. The main task of the team is to provide expert, independent, technical guidance on the AFPS by email and telephone. The reputation of the Society relies upon this guidance being accurate, authoritative, clear and timely - and thus depends upon the leadership and management of the Head of Pensions. Head of Pensions The Head of Pensions is a member of the Society's Senior Management Team and works closely with the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Membership to develop the annual business objectives and oversee the daily operation of the Society. They will be expected to be comfortable briefing the Society's Board and Committees. Military experience at OF4-OF5 level or equivalent will be advantageous but not essential. Role The role of the Head of Pensions is to: Be part of the Society's Senior Management Team and Communications Working Group. Direct and lead the work of the Pension Team, optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of human and technical resources and procedures. Ensure the training of pension consultants is thorough and up to date. Oversee Level One quality assurance of responses to pension enquiries. Liaise with the MOD (Armed Forces Remuneration) and Veterans UK. Generate content for the Society's external communications. Benefits 10% of salary employer pension contributions (£6,849 - no employee contributions). Interest-free season ticket loan. 30 days annual leave (plus all Bank Holidays). Comprehensive handover and development package. Office-based in Vauxhall, working from home as agreed. Application Process Please apply by submitting a CV and, in no more than two sides of A4, write a supporting statement which meets the person specification and outlines: your reasons for applying for this position; your experiences to date which you feel make you a suitable candidate; and an indication of your strengths, both personally and professionally. Applications should be submitted electronically to the Chief Operating Officer at by 6pm Sun 1 Dec. Sift will take place in the first week of December, with assessments and interviews in person scheduled for Mon 9 Dec at the Society's offices in Vauxhall. The successful candidate will start on 24 Mar 2025 or at a mutually agreed date. If shortlisted, we will ask you to provide the contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current employer.

You are here: Home / News / News / Greenwich Hospital - Executive Assistance to the Director and SLT and Business Support Greenwich Hospital - Executive Assistance to the Director and SLT and Business Support Are you seeking a new challenge using your executive assistance and business support skills, looking to step up in your career and wanting to make a difference as part of a small team in a fascinating and collaborative environment? This role at Greenwich Hospital could be for you. A unique Crown body, Greenwich Hospital supports the Royal Navy community by awarding grants to support education, welfare and acute need. As a leading funder working to support the Royal Navy community, our funding and partnerships deliver positive change for those who need it and empower people to thrive. The role: Executive Assistance to the Director and SLT and Business Support This is an exciting time to join Greenwich Hospital as we work through a significant change agenda. With responsibility for supporting the Director of Greenwich Hospital (DGH) and the Senior Leadership team, as well as providing other business support, this is a varied and rewarding role. You'll be working closely with other team members to ensure a positive, joined-up and dynamic working environment representing the office of the DGH externally with a wide variety of stakeholders within the Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and the Naval charity sector. This is a key role within the Greenwich Hospital team and an opportunity to significantly contribute to our work. Full-time (35 hours per week) Hybrid, including at least 3 days per week in London Very generous annual leave allowance How to apply: Please submit your C.V. and covering letter to . Your covering letter should be no longer than 2 pages and explain why you want to work with us, how you meet the person specification contained in the job description and the length of any notice period. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Deadline for applications is midnight on 1 January 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in person in London on 7 January 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and bring forward the interview date if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

You are here: Home / News / News / RMA - The Royal Marines Charity - Chief Operating Officer RMA - The Royal Marines Charity - Chief Operating Officer RMA - The Royal Marines Charity was founded in 1946. Our mission - offering lifelong support to the Corps Family - once a Marine, always a Marine. The Charity has been growing successfully in its current form following the merger of the Royal Marines Association and Royal Marines Charity in 2019 and is seeking to maintain this growth from a very strong position. We do this by: offering morale-enhancing amenities and welfare support to serving Royal Marines and their families; providing education and employment support to those being discharged from the Royal Marines prematurely; proactively supporting the health and well-being of the whole Corps Family and responding to their needs. This is all done whilst enabling our members to retain the sense of comradeship that they enjoy as Royal Marines through our Association. All this is enabled by our strong fundraising and communications capabilities. Location - Portsmouth or Exeter The Board and Chief Executive (CE) are seeking an outcomes-focused, experienced, strategic, and process-minded leader, capable of closely supporting the CE and contributing effectively to the Senior Leadership Team, leading the Operations staff and enabling every member of a unique, diverse and talented whole charity team to thrive and excel. Duties and responsibilities will include: Working with the CE to define the financial and operational strategy of the Charity in order to deliver its objectives. Taking responsibility for all areas of operations, including Finance, business support, IT, buildings and facilities, project management and procurement. Ensuring compliance across all areas related to regulatory requirements. Managing and developing a highly motivated team. Overseeing the Charity's risk profile and reporting to Trustees on risk related matters. Deputising for the CE as appropriate. Potential candidates for this unique and exciting opportunity will be highly motivated and experienced professionals seeking to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast growing and respected national charity. Relevant all-round operational experience from within the Charitable sector would be highly desirable. You will have exceptional project management experience and skills and be able to manage and motivate teams, ensuring a team-based culture and ethos. You will have excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills and the ability to liaise at all levels both internally and with external stakeholders. You will be financially numerate and will have strong IT skills and a flexible approach to work in an ever changing, fast paced environment. You will identify with the values and principles of the charity and really want to be part of making a genuine difference to the beneficiaries of the charity. RMA- The Royal Marines Charity is an equal opportunities employer. Please feel free to contact our retained consultant - Simon Bell at Grays Search and Selection on for an initial discussion. Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 3 January 2023 Have any suggestions or feedback you'd like to share with us?