What We Are Looking For We are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic Events Team. We are looking for an experienced event programmer and event professional to help deliver exciting and popular events at the London site. The public events programme is a key component of the RAF Museum's public engagement and commercial strategies, and through the programme we tell the RAF story, engage with our visitors, widen our audience and help to support self-funded income. The Public Events Executive role is key to helping deliver the aims and objectives of the Museum. The main responsibilities of the role include supporting the Public Events Manager in designing, planning and delivering events for our family audiences, supporting both a regular programme of daytime events as well as creating new events where required. Events currently within the programme include themed weeks - including STEM Week, Jet & Space Week, the summer holidays programme, Sleepover Event, Elf Cadets and the Barnet Food Festival. The ideal candidate should be an experienced event professional with a lot of initiative who can help create and operate events that are exciting, compelling, safe and competitive. You should have the capacity to build positive relationships with both internal teams and external partners and demonstrate excellent organisational skills. The post holder will be required to work school holidays, some weekends, early starts, evenings and on occasion overnight. Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members. Manage the operational delivery of selected events and deputise for the Museum Public Events Manager as required. How to apply Please click on the following link to apply for this role. You will be taken to our applicant tracking system: https://royalairforcemuseum.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=094d7a26-753e-4f34-91c1-50ad6c9c8395 You can find more information about the application process, as well as the benefits of working for the museum at https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies. The closing date for applications is: 11.59pm on 23 November 2026 Interviews will take place on: 03 December 2026Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice.
Is able to deal with unfamiliar situations or issues in an effective
manner.
Is able to organise own and others' activities to deliver to expected standards and targets, with operational responsibility for a particular area.
Is receptive and/or pro-actively identifies and contributes to new ideas and approaches, and adapts accordingly
Demonstratable experience working with a team of volunteers [Desirable]
Customer Service qualifications or experience [Desirable] Job Responsibilities
Co-ordinate event-related logistics, including producing internal event briefs, risk assessments and events plans.
Managing events enquiries regarding upcoming events and bookings.
Managing digital content systems that help us communicate with volunteers.
Co-ordinate post event evaluation and reports including surveys, staff and volunteer feedback and financials.
Support the development of new events and sourcing of suppliers, contractors and partners.
Ensure that relevant RAF Museum policies and procedures, including the RAF Museum's Health & Safety, Induction Checklist and Safeguarding policy are communicated to external contractors, suppliers and partners. Useful Links
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