Vacancies

Cadet Administration Assistant

Applications are invited for the post of full-time Cadet Administration Assistant Central (CAA) with East
Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (EM RFCA) to work within the Nottinghamshire Army
Cadet Force (Notts ACF). This post is based at the Army Reserve Centre, Wigman Road, Bilborough,
Nottingham NG8 3HY. The successful candidate will be expected to reside within a daily travelling
distance of the Army Reserve Centre. This is a Crown Servant (Civil Service Band E1 equivalent) post.

EMRFCA Role and Responsibilities
East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) is responsible for managing and
maintaining the Army Reserves and Cadet premises across the East Midlands and contributes to wider
Ministry of Defence (MoD) outputs.

We play a leading role in strengthening the environment for the Armed Forces through building relationships with local communities and employers. We help deliver the MoD’s youth support programme through the MoD sponsored Cadet Forces, providing opportunities for young people to reach their fullest potential, irrespective of background. We are also responsible for engaging with Reservists’ employers, supporting Reservists and Cadets, and assisting with the recruitment of Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

General Description of the Role
Applicants will want to make a positive difference to the lives of young people and will have a thorough
understanding of the benefits that being a member of the Army Cadet Force can bring. You will have demonstrable experience in providing a logistic support function and will be able to demonstrate experience in the management, accounting and maintenance of various stores and equipment.

Previous experience within the Youth Sector or the Military is desirable, but not critical. You need to be
able to work within a small team of the PSS, but also have the ability to work independently. You
should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to manage stakeholder
expectations in a sensitive and tactful manner. The successful candidate would ideally hold a D1
minibus licence.

Terms and Conditions
The salary for this Band E1 equivalent is £30,556 per annum and is based on an All Hours Worked
(AHW) contract. The All Hours Works contract reflects the requirement to work additional hours in the
evenings and also at weekends on a routine basis. The successful candidate will be employed by EM
RFCA as a member of the Professional Support Staff (PSS).

Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
Previous service in the public sector will count towards qualifying years’ service. The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Council of RFCA’s Pension Scheme, which operates on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) in which the employer contribution is 13% and the employee contribution is 5%.

Probation
The appointment is for an initial probation period of 6 months, and final confirmation of your
appointment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of this probationary period.

Application
If you feel that you are the ideal candidate and could bring experience to the role, send a current CV
and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of this job, including
evidence of relevant professional accreditations/memberships, and why you consider yourself suitable
for the position, indicating your interest and motivation to assume this role by email to Isabella Bejide
em-financeasst@rfca.mod.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday, 9th May 2025. The shortlist for interviews will be notified as
soon as possible after that date. Interviews will be held on the 19th May 2025. The post will be vacant and the Association wish it to be filled as soon as possible.

Job description

Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

Adult Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets and RAF Air Cadets, enabling young people in communities near you to learn new skills, overcome difficulty and become responsible citizens.

In total, there are more than 20,000 Adult Volunteers from Cadet Forces across the country. And while military experience is welcomed, it is not necessary.

Adult Volunteers also benefit from new leadership and team-building skills, confidence and, in some cases, even vocational qualifications linked to community, social action and volunteering.

If you want to make a difference to the lives of young people and can commit a few hours each week, your local Cadet Forces would love to hear from you:

But don’t just take our word for it. Hear what Sergeant Major Pincombe, of Loughborough Army Cadets, thinks about volunteering with the Cadets.

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