For more than a century, the RAF Benevolent Fund has stood beside the RAF Family; through war and peace, hardship and change. From the first day in uniform to the final years of life, we have been a constant source of emotional, practical and financial support. Today, our work reaches serving personnel, veterans, families and the bereaved in more than 30 countries. We are seeking a Welfare and Safeguarding Trustee for an initial term of four years, (ideally) commencing 1 October 2026. You will have a relevant background with safeguarding experience (such as nursing, medical, social care, teaching or other healthcare professional, ideally at a senior level). You will understand the needs of those who are vulnerable whether its due to age, health and wellbeing or socio-economic factors and will have the skills and knowledge to advise and guide on appropriate strategies to ensure the Fund is best able to meet those needs. It is key that you are able to provide relevant specialist knowledge, support and information and to clearly articulate issues relating to safeguarding which will be invaluable to the Fund in ensuring it complies with all legal and good practice requirements in relation to safeguarding and that it has clear and up-to-date policies and procedures. Interested? If you have the experience we are seeking and are as passionate about the RAF Family as we are, we would love to hear from you. To apply please send an up-to-date CV and covering email / letter outlining how your background, skills, experience meets the person specification (see final page) to Lisa Harmshaw (email address in role information attached) our Head of Governance. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Lisa on phone number given in role information attached or via email. We welcome applications from anyone who has the experience we are seeking, irrespective of background, community, industry or protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process, please let us know. We operate safer selection practices; this will involve the successful candidate being required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until we have found our ideal candidate. No agencies please.
Aug 26, 2026
Full time
For more than a century, the RAF Benevolent Fund has stood beside the RAF Family; through war and peace, hardship and change. From the first day in uniform to the final years of life, we have been a constant source of emotional, practical and financial support. Today, our work reaches serving personnel, veterans, families and the bereaved in more than 30 countries. We are seeking a Welfare and Safeguarding Trustee for an initial term of four years, (ideally) commencing 1 October 2026. You will have a relevant background with safeguarding experience (such as nursing, medical, social care, teaching or other healthcare professional, ideally at a senior level). You will understand the needs of those who are vulnerable whether its due to age, health and wellbeing or socio-economic factors and will have the skills and knowledge to advise and guide on appropriate strategies to ensure the Fund is best able to meet those needs. It is key that you are able to provide relevant specialist knowledge, support and information and to clearly articulate issues relating to safeguarding which will be invaluable to the Fund in ensuring it complies with all legal and good practice requirements in relation to safeguarding and that it has clear and up-to-date policies and procedures. Interested? If you have the experience we are seeking and are as passionate about the RAF Family as we are, we would love to hear from you. To apply please send an up-to-date CV and covering email / letter outlining how your background, skills, experience meets the person specification (see final page) to Lisa Harmshaw (email address in role information attached) our Head of Governance. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Lisa on phone number given in role information attached or via email. We welcome applications from anyone who has the experience we are seeking, irrespective of background, community, industry or protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process, please let us know. We operate safer selection practices; this will involve the successful candidate being required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until we have found our ideal candidate. No agencies please.
Permanent Full Time Circa £32,000 + 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. Do you want to play a part in what we do? People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we: Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family - listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind. Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs. Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations. Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks. About the Role We are seeking a candidate responsible for ensuring the Fund has work environments conducive to operational efficiency, productivity, staff wellbeing, positive visitor experience, safety and security. A key focus of this role is to be the 'front of the Fund' by delivering a customer focused administrative functions from the 67 Portland Place (London Head Office) reception. Additional Information Must have the right to work in the UK. Basic DBS check How to Apply Click here to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile. Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026, 5:00pm A copy of the Fund's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website . The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Basic DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. ).
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Permanent Full Time Circa £32,000 + 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. Do you want to play a part in what we do? People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we: Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family - listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind. Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs. Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations. Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks. About the Role We are seeking a candidate responsible for ensuring the Fund has work environments conducive to operational efficiency, productivity, staff wellbeing, positive visitor experience, safety and security. A key focus of this role is to be the 'front of the Fund' by delivering a customer focused administrative functions from the 67 Portland Place (London Head Office) reception. Additional Information Must have the right to work in the UK. Basic DBS check How to Apply Click here to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile. Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026, 5:00pm A copy of the Fund's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website . The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Basic DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. ).
24 Month Fixed Term Contract Full Time Circa £42,000 per annum + 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. Do you want to play a part in what we do? People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we: Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind. Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs. Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations. Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks. About the Role We are looking for a candidate to be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of the CRM migration project. This role involves coordinating with directorates, departments, executive leadership team whilst managing project resources, ensuring data integrity, and minimising disruptions to business operations during the transition to the new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Additional Information Must have the right to work in the UK. How to Apply Click here to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile. Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026, 5:00pm. A copy of the Fund s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website . The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Standard DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. ).
May 28, 2026
Full time
24 Month Fixed Term Contract Full Time Circa £42,000 per annum + 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. Do you want to play a part in what we do? People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we: Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind. Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs. Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations. Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks. About the Role We are looking for a candidate to be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of the CRM migration project. This role involves coordinating with directorates, departments, executive leadership team whilst managing project resources, ensuring data integrity, and minimising disruptions to business operations during the transition to the new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Additional Information Must have the right to work in the UK. How to Apply Click here to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile. Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026, 5:00pm. A copy of the Fund s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website . The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Standard DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. ).
Permanent Full Time Circa £30,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Central Scotland Community Based/Home Working 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. Do you want to play a part in what we do? People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we: Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind. Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs. Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations. Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks. About the Role We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. This is a community-based position working from home but covering South Central Scotland. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community. This is home based and the candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region covered. Occasional travel to London will be required. Additional Information Driver s License Enhanced DBS check Must have the right to work in the UK. How to Apply Click here to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile. Closing Date: Friday 22nd May 2026, 5:00pm. A copy of the Fund s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website . The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. ).
May 09, 2026
Full time
Permanent Full Time Circa £30,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Central Scotland Community Based/Home Working 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. Do you want to play a part in what we do? People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we: Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind. Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs. Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations. Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks. About the Role We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. This is a community-based position working from home but covering South Central Scotland. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community. This is home based and the candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region covered. Occasional travel to London will be required. Additional Information Driver s License Enhanced DBS check Must have the right to work in the UK. How to Apply Click here to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile. Closing Date: Friday 22nd May 2026, 5:00pm. A copy of the Fund s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website . The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. ).
