Operations Assistant
Operations AssistantHybrid working 2-3 days per month in the officeSalary £25,000 full-time salaryPart-time 30 hours per week or full-time 37.5 hours per week30 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysContributable pensionPrivate health insuranceDeath in service benefitOther health & wellbeing benefits
RAF Central Fund is looking for an organised and adaptable individual to support the Fund's Operations department to provide effective and proactive support. The charity and its team are evolving, and they are looking for an individual who will assist with a broad area of business requirements, some routine and some ad-hoc. The selected candidate will enjoy a hybrid working environment, based at home with occasional visits to the Fund's office near Marlow, Buckinghamshire and RAF Stations as required.Key responsibilities of the role include:
Ensure a positive impression of the Fund is always provided, liaising with beneficiaries and stakeholders virtually and in personSupport the organisation of events, business travel and accommodationAssist with the Fund's provision of governance and administrative services to RAF Sport, monitoring and actioning regulatory changes and requirements and providing guidanceSupport with the management of the Fund's estate, including bookings, supplier coordination and health and safety compliance, to ensure the charity can optimise useCommunicate the benefits and attend events to promote the charity and its primary fundraiser, the RAF Sports LotterySupport with the weekly RAF Sports Lottery draws, confirming lottery wins, monitoring and reviewing draw data and collating lottery winners' storiesAssist with the Fund's ESG objectives, helping to drive campaigns and identifying opportunities.Assist with the delivery of the Fund's IT; monitoring support, considering development requirements and opportunities and maintaining the Fund's IT infrastructure including its CRM systemsEnsure compliance with the Fund's personal data processing and retention, providing training and guidance to staff and volunteers and managing the deletion and archiving of records as requiredCarry out reviews of the Fund's policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective and are applied as required.
Support with training
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments in the charity.About you:
You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in a charity that is making a differenceYou enjoy being productive. You can manage various tasks and you understand the importance of completing routine tasks while also able to adapt to new opportunities.You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds and values
Knowledge, experience and skills:
Experience working in a small team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsOrganised with good attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid settingA problem-solving approach to tasks and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExperience with IT support requirements and maintaining CRMs preferredKnowledge in various areas such as health and safety, data protection and the charity sector preferredExperience in building and maintaining solid relationships internally and externallyFull UK driving licence
Additional information:It is important that the people they hire do not discriminate. The charity believes in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or socioeconomic background.Applications :Would you like to join the team Please submit your CV and supporting statement to the link provided either separate from your CV or as part of your CV document, your supporting statement should highlight why you would be a suitable candidate for the role.
We look forward to reviewing your application.We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce.Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.Applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted within 10 working days of their application. Due to the volume of applications, feedback will unfortunately not be provided to applicants who have not been shortlisted.