Communications Officer

Generous holiday entitlement and 6% employer pension contribution. We are a financially sustainable £7million charity which aims to provide camaraderie, benevolence and support to women who have served in the Army. Additionally, we aim to exert influence within the military charity sector to broaden support for female veterans, particularly through our Female Veterans Transformation Programme. Established in 1919, our benevolence fund helps female veterans who need financial support, working closely with The Royal British Legion (RBL) and the Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Family Association (SSAFA). Last year we awarded grants totalling over £260,000 to 230 female veterans, making a real difference to their lives. We organise both national and local events for our members to attend where they meet up with old friends, remember those we have lost, support each other, have a lot of fun and make new and lasting memories. We have over 3000 active members which we hope to grow as we estimate there are many female veterans eligible to join our Association but currently unconnected to us. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Membership and Volunteering Officer to support the development and delivery of our wide range of events and co-ordinate and manage our committed group of volunteers who support key association events. You will also be responsible for managing the membership (engagement, records and reporting) and support to the Membership Council. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders and will have excellent interpersonal skills to enable positive working relationships with professionals and volunteers. You will be required to support our volunteers with training, attending events and the various policies and processes that are required to ensure they can effectively and safely take part in any events. You will ideally have experience of arranging and running events including booking venues, refreshments, liaising with guests, and coordinating attendance, whilst understanding the needs of our members, most of whom are aged between 50 and 100 years old.
The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees and has a Membership Council, all volunteers. We are a small staff team of 5, led by a CEO, who are motivated by the good work we do to support some amazing, brave and pioneering women. We are proud of the work we do to support female veterans, many of whom are now well into retirement, some are lonely and rely on our events to keep them in touch with like-minded comrades, whilst some have fallen on hard times and need our financial support. The WRAC Association is moving to new premises on Andover Road, Winchester. Ample free parking is provided, along with gym/swimming pool access and a café and shop on site. The WRAC Association is an inclusive employer seeking to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool and committed to supporting our staff and the female veterans we serve. If you see yourself as a motivated, self-starting and engaging individual with a passion for teamwork and event delivery, then we look forward to receiving your application. All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.

Permanent contract, part time - 22.5hrs a week worked as 3 full days (7.5 hours a day) Winchester – Office based (future remote working may be possible based on job need) Occasional travel expected to support membership events to include evening/weekends/overnight stay.

Full job description at our website
Applications by way of CV and a Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria
Closing date: Monday 26 February 1000 hours.
Online interviews expected w/c 5 March