Army Benevolent Fund - Regional Director North West

We are recruiting for the role of Regional Director North West. Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to start in October 2024, on an initial two-year fixed term contract. The appointment represents the Charity and raises its profile within the North West region, with responsibility for the planning and execution of fundraising; continual development of our supporter base; engagement with stakeholders; line management/leadership of the North West regional staff, and providing support to the local network of volunteers.

The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, be well organised and have an easy yet confident manner, able to establish and maintain successful relationships both outside and within the Charity. They will work largely on their own initiative, with their team, and will require a persuasive and engaging character, and project management skills in order to achieve their outputs. Connectivity into local political, administrative, public, and private organisations is highly desirable, as is recent experience of the Regular or Reserve Armed Forces. The role will be based out of our office in Fulwood Barracks, Preston, but will require extensive travel throughout the North West. The appointment manages a team of two staff from our Preston office. A full driving licence is essential.

Candidates should be able to use a wide range of IT applications and an understanding of social media tools is essential. Although experience of fundraising and/or the voluntary sector is desirable, professional training will be provided for the successful candidate.

The starting salary is £48,000. 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 Fulwood Barracks, Preston. (The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office).

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.