The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (RAFCTE) is the trading arm of its parent charity, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust.  The charity exists to increase awareness of and recruitment to the Royal Air Force and to provide financial support for the family of RAF charities.  Based alongside RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, RAFCTE employs approximately 50 staff with a turnover in the region of £7m. and, amongst other activities stages the Royal International Air Tattoo, the world’s largest military air show.

It is the policy of The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises not to discriminate on any grounds and to provide equal opportunities in employment irrespective of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age or religion.

VIP GUEST EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
(PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION)

Reporting direct to the Commercial Director, we are looking for an efficient and capable administrator to supervise the VIP guest management for the company’s activities including the Royal International Air Tattoo. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of guest database
• Administration of guest lists
• Liaison with corporate sponsors
• Co-ordination of a team of volunteers
• Prepare & update briefing documents
• Co-ordination of VIP mailings

Candidates will need to show evidence of the following:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands
• Prioritise tasks
• Flexibility
• A pleasant, confident telephone manner
• Outgoing personality
• Ability to work with different teams and agencies
• Good trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• A good team player who is happy to work alone when required

Skills/qualifications:

• 4 GCSE’s or equivalent (to include English)
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Knowledge of Military/Defence Industry desirable but not essential

Working hours:

Working hours for this full time position is 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. However, some flexibility is required with regard to hours of work as some overtime and weekend working will be required from time to time to fulfil the responsibilities of the job. 

A full, clean UK driving licence and own transport is essential for this position.

Send CV with current salary details and a covering letter stating the code GUE11/08 by e-mail, fax or mail to:-

Mail:  Personnel Department (GUE11/08)
         The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises
         Douglas Bader House
         Horcott Hill
         Fairford
         Gloucestershire, GL7 4RB

E-mail:  persdept1@rafcte.com (please insert code GUE11/08 in subject field)

Closing date for applications: 5th December 2008