The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Army’s national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families, in times of need.

The Senior Events Manager is responsible for delivering our flagship outdoor event The Cateran Yomp. With ambitious recruitment and fundraising targets and exciting partnerships in development this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. Responsible for all participant facing communications, a track record in supporter journeys, marketing and copy writing is key. Internal and external relationship management is also a central aspect of the day-to-day role working with suppliers, contractors, and volunteers.

The salary is £42,000 per annum. 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, with the ideal candidate starting early November 2023 until the end of June 2024 based at the Charity’s National Office in Victoria, London (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 any questions or would like to have an initial chat about the role, please contact with Steve Oatley, AD Events and Corporates Events ([email protected].)

If you have the relevant experience for this role, please apply by sending your CV and supporting statement to our HR Team – [email protected].
You must be available to travel to Scotland for the Yomp between the 4th-11th June 2024.

Closing date: 19 October 2023

Interview date: 31 October 2023

Download job specification here.

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is an Equal Opportunities Employer