Assistant Director, Community Fundraising & Engagement

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Who we are

The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Army’s national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families in times of need. Founded in 1944, our purpose is to provide a lifetime of support to serving soldiers, former soldiers, and their families when they are in need, ensuring they can avoid hardship and enjoy independence and dignity. The Charity operates a regional structure across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with its central office in London.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Army Benevolent Fund in a leadership role, shaping and growing community fundraising and engagement activity with audiences, including the Army family, across the UK. We are seeking an experienced community fundraising professional with a strong track record of delivering income growth, developing successful fundraising initiatives, and providing expert guidance that enables others to achieve fundraising results across teams and regions.

As Assistant Director of Community Fundraising & Engagement, you will provide hands-on dynamic and strategic leadership and fundraising expertise to our regional structure, working closely with regional directors to strengthen fundraising activity, build capability and maximise opportunities for growth. A key aspect of the role will be supporting the effective delivery of national fundraising programmes and volunteer relationships within regions, ensuring a consistent approach while responding to local differences and opportunities.

What We Offer
The salary is £69,852.00 per annum. 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 a permanent contract based at the Charity’s Office in London Victoria (The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office).

Key Dates
Closing date: 2 September 2026

Interviews: 9 September 2026

How to Apply
Please see the full job description Job Description – Assistant Director Community Fundraising & Engagement

All interested candidates should contact The Talent Set recruitment agency. Please click on the following link to view the full job description and person specification https://www.thetalentset.co.uk/vacancy/assistant-director-of-community-fundraising-engagement

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at The Talent Set: Naomi Carruthers | naomi@thetalentset.co.uk | 07467 719285.

The Army Benevolent Fund is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Right to work in the UK – You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with
us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if you are offered
employment.

We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support
visa applications.