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We are pleased to be recruiting for the position of Volunteer Engagement Strategy Lead.
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.
The Charity intends to review its approach to volunteering from first principles, seeking to improve and modernise its offer to existing volunteers and to attract future volunteers. This role is an exciting opportunity to help design and shape that process. Operating on a consultancy basis, the role holder will review our existing arrangements, bring insight from their knowledge and experience in the sector, and propose an ideal future state for the charity. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Community Fundraising and Engagement, this role will combine strategic vision with practical delivery, briefing at a senior level to trustees and senior management and interacting with our volunteer network and regional offices.
What We Offer
The starting salary is £35,000 pro rata on a 6-month fixed term contract based at the Charity’s Office in Victoria (The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office).
Key Dates
Closing date: w/c 16 November 2026
Interviews: w/c 23 November 2026
How to Apply
Please see the full job description Job Description – Volunteer Engagement Strategy Lead
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, you can also contact Jessie Hughes – The Talent Set, who is managing the recruitment process on behalf of the Army Benevolent Fund.
Contact: [email protected] / 0203 884 5988
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 will need to share documents showing you are eligible to work in the UK if you are offered employment.