Vacancies

County Cadet Commandant, Derbyshire Army Cadet Force

The post is a voluntary appointment for an initial three-year tenure, extendable thereafter by up to a maximum of two years if agreed by Commander JMC Centre who must be satisfied that the extension is in the best interests of the cadet movement.

Applications are invited for the position of Commandant Derbyshire ACF, based at County Headquarters, in the Sinfin Lane Army Reserve Centre, Derby (DE24 9GL). The post will become available on 01 April 2025, the successful applicant will be appointed upon completion of the process to allow for a structured handover from the outgoing Commandant.

Under the regulations for a Cadet Force Commission, the successful applicant will assume the rank of ACF
Colonel if qualified. They will also be eligible for up to a maximum of 28 days “Volunteer Allowance” and will be entitled to residence to place of duty and motor mileage allowances whilst on official duty.

Candidates should ideally have held a commission in the Regular Forces, Reserves or MOD sponsored Cadet organisations. Exceptionally applicants with extensive senior leadership in other youth, community or voluntary sectors will be considered.

It is a requirement under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice that this position requires an ‘Enhanced Disclosure’ prior to appointment.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter with a personal statement outlining skills and suitability for the role along with the application form (see below) by no later than 1700hrs on Wednesday 19 February.

Applications should be submitted via email to colin.england879@mod.gov.uk. Please note that whilst applications and CVs may be subject to a sift panel, the final selection will be via a remote TEAMS-based interview board which should take place in early to mid-March 25 – date TBC.

Application form

Role specification

Vacancy notice

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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