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Fundraising Event Manager

Royal British Veterans Enterprise

Aylesford, Kent (On-site)

up to £35,000 per year, dependent upon experience

Full-time

Permanent

Community Development ∙ Disability ∙ Education ∙ Housing and Homelessness ∙ Social Welfare

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The vacancy

This is an exciting time to join the Fundraising Team at RBVE. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and highly organised Fundraising Events Officer to help deliver an ambitious programme of events that inspire supporters, grow income and raise awareness of our vital work.

Working closely with the Head of Community and Events, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of fundraising events. From The Chairman’s Great Tommy Sleep Out and prestigious golf days to cycling challenges, treks and other community fundraising initiatives, you will ensure every event is professionally delivered, engaging and financially successful.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building meaningful relationships with supporters, sponsors, volunteers and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for managing events from concept through to evaluation, ensuring an exceptional participant experience while maximising fundraising opportunities and strengthening donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and deliver a portfolio of fundraising events and challenges.
Manage event logistics, budgets, timelines and risk assessments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, sponsors, suppliers and volunteers.
Support the recruitment and stewardship of event participants to maximise fundraising income.
Work collaboratively with internal teams to promote events and increase supporter engagement.
Monitor event performance, evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Ensure all events are delivered safely, professionally and in line with organisational policies.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly organised with excellent project and time management skills.
Creative, proactive and passionate about delivering outstanding events.
Results-driven with a focus on achieving fundraising targets.
An exceptional communicator with strong relationship-building abilities.
Experienced in planning and delivering events, ideally within the charity or fundraising sector.
Confident managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of a passionate and supportive team.
A varied and rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
The chance to play a key role in growing RBVE’s fundraising success and supporter community.

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If you are an enthusiastic events professional with a passion for creating memorable experiences that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join RBVE and help us deliver inspiring events that transform support into IMPACT!

We welcome applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

At RBVE, we are proud to pay the Real Living Wage.

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Refreshed on: 21 July 2026

Closing date: 05 August 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Project Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising

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Personal Assistant to the Clerk (CEO) and the Master (Chairman)

Pellipar Services - The Worshipful Company of Skinners

London, Greater London (On-site)

£45,000 - £50,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Arts, Culture and Heritage ∙ Charity Support ∙ Education ∙ Housing and Homelessness ∙ Membership Organisations

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Personal/ Executive Assistant to the Master (Chairman) & the Clerk (CEO)

Location: Skinners' Hall, London EC4
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working pattern: This is a fully office-based role

About us

The Skinners' Company is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London, with a proud history dating back to 13th century even before its Royal Charter in 1327. Today, the Company is a thriving membership organisation with a significant charitable mission, supporting education, schools, almshouses and charitable initiatives across the UK.

We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to support our Chairman (Master) and CEO (Clerk) from our historic headquarters at Skinners' Hall in the heart of the City of London.

About the role

This is a varied, fast-paced and rewarding role supporting two senior leaders at the centre of a historic organisation. You will be responsible for providing seamless executive support, ensuring the Chairman and CEO are fully prepared for meetings, events and engagements, while playing a key role in the Company's governance and administration.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with senior external stakeholders, you will become a trusted member of a small, dedicated team.

Key responsibilities

Manage complex diaries, meetings, travel and correspondence for the Chairman and CEO.
Prepare agendas, papers and supporting documentation for Court, committee and governance meetings.
Prepare for, attend and produce accurate, high-quality minutes and action logs for Board, Court, Committee and other governance meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and followed through.
Draft correspondence, reports, speeches and briefing notes.
Act as the first point of contact for senior stakeholders, Court Members, committee chairs and external organisations.
Coordinate annual governance processes, inductions and Company records.
Support the planning and delivery of Company events, formal dinners, ceremonies and official engagements.
Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Build strong working relationships with colleagues, schools, charities, other Livery Companies and a wide range of external partners.

About you

We're looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant who thrives in a dynamic and multifaceted role. You will be a master of organisation, planning and prioritisation, combining exceptional attention to detail with sound judgement, discretion and a proactive approach. Calm under pressure and confident managing competing priorities, you will take pride in delivering seamless executive support while building trusted relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders.

You will have:

Significant experience supporting senior executives and board members.
Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
A calm, professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information especially when supporting the Clerk with personnel matters.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint, with the ability to produce high-quality documents, presentations and reports efficiently.
Confident using AI-powered productivity tools (such as Calude and ChatGPT) to enhance drafting, research, meeting preparation, document production and administrative workflows while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and professional judgement.
Experience supporting governance or board meetings would be advantageous.
This is primarily an office-based role to support effective collaboration with the Clerk, Master and wider team. Some flexibility for home working may be agreed by mutual arrangement but is not a contractual entitlement.

What we offer

Competitive salary, based on experience
Generous pension contribution
25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
Discretionary Christmas closure in addition to annual leave
The opportunity to work from the beautiful and historic Skinners' Hall in the heart of the City of London
A welcoming, collaborative and supportive working environment in our beautiful open-plan office at the historic Skinners' Hall, where you'll work alongside friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful colleagues who take pride in supporting one another.
Opportunities to attend Company events and be part of a unique and historic organisation with nearly 700 years of heritage, supporting education, charitable giving and civic life

Recruitment timetable (Please read carefully)

Closing date for applications: Mid-day Friday, 7 August 2026
First-round interviews: Online during the week commencing 17 August 2026.
Second-round interviews: In person at Skinners' Hall week Commencing 24 August 2026.
Handover: The successful candidate should be available to attend a handover week which will be the week commencing 21 September 2026.
Start date: Our preferred start date is 21 September 2026. However, we can offer flexibility for the right candidate, provided they are available to attend the handover during the week commencing 21 September 2026.