Job Description

Associate Director of Welfare and Wellbeing

74955 - 78900

Leicester based LE3 1UT?with hybrid working

A UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this role

About us

Our vision is an RAF community that is connected, empowered and resilient. To achieve our mission, we are committed to a simple yet important mission: to support and enable the RAF community to meet the challenges of everyday life. We believe that we are at our strongest when we work together and that early intervention is most effective. We not only help members of the RAF community to endure times of acute need, we also help them to thrive, preventing many of them from reaching crisis point by offering practical support and resilience services.

About the role

This is a newly created role to deliver the RAF Association's strategic welfare objectives and drive our volunteering and community wellbeing strategy. The post holder will contribute collaboratively to developing and executing the Group's overall strategic direction and operational managment as well as inspiring our talented teams and driving impactful change across our organisation. As part of the RAF Association Senior Management Team, you will work collaboratively to ensure our ethos, values and high standards are reflected in every aspect of our work

Primary responsibilities?include

Strategic leadership and people development Service Delivery Casework Sustainability Performance and impact management Innovation and digital transformation Stakeholder and partner engagement Contribution to organisational strategy

It is highly recommended that you read the Recruitment Information Pack which is available to download on our website www.rafa.org.uk

About you

We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who shares our commitment to excellence, innovation and inclusion. This role is not only about achieving outstanding results but also about inspiring a shared vision, building strong relationships and fostering an environment where all members of our RAF community, past and present, can thrive. Educated to degree level or with equivalent specialist experience related to volunteering, welfare and wellbeing, you'll have extensive experience developing strategies, ideally within the charity sector. With substantial experience in developing high performance teams, you will also have the capability to deliver across multiple programme strands simultaneously. Please read the Recruitment Information Pack for additional person specification requirements.

Want to join us?

You may find it helpful to have a look at our website and social media to find out more about who we are and what we do. To make your application really stand out, please take some time to include a cover letter to tell us how your skills and experience align with our role profile and person specification. Relevant supporting cover letters lead to a better chance of shortlisting for interview.

To apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@rafa.org.uk

Closing Date

8am Monday 28 July

First Stage Online Interview

7 August

Assessment Day

13 August

The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you require any assistance with your application.

Benefits include:

Up to 42 days annual leave, life insurance and sick pay Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover every day healthcare needs Cycle to work scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to enter into sponsorship agreements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 74,955.00-78,900.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Strategic Leadership: 3 years (required) Impact Management: 3 years (required) Welfare or Wellbeing Service Delivery: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025