Cadet Administration Assistant
Applications are invited for the post of full time Cadet Administration Assistant (CAA) B-Squadron with East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (EM RFCA) to work within Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland Army Cadet Force (LNR ACF). This post is based at the County Headquarters, Tigers Road, South Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WS. The successful candidate will be expected to reside within daily travelling distance of the Army Reserve Centre.
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 recruitment of Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
General Description of the Role
The primary role of the post is to champion, support and enable cadets and cadet activity through the provision of a professional, effective and supportive logistic support function, which enables Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) to deliver safe, exciting and inclusive cadet activity.
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 Armed Forces is not critical but could be advantageous. You will be a team player and you will be able to demonstrate your ability to develop strong, mutually supportive relationships with others. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to manage stakeholder expectation in a sensitive and tactful manner.
Applicants must be aware of the importance of safeguarding and understand the importance of a childcentred approach to safety and wellbeing. The role also requires security clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Terms and Conditions.
The successful candidate will be employed by EM RFCA as a member of the Professional Support Staff (PSS) with the status of a Crown Servant (Pay Band E1) and the role attracts an annual salary of
£32,455 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. Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days per annum rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
Previous HM Armed Forces service or 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 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 Miss Chantelle Hibbert at em-offman@rfca.mod.uk
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 13th November 2026. The shortlist for interviews will be notified as soon as possible after that date. Interviews will be held shortly after this date – to be confirmed. The post will be vacant and the Association wish it to be filled as soon as possible.
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Communications Manager
We are seeking an experienced communications lead to join East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (EM RFCA) as Communications Manager (CM) to lead on marketing, communications and media. Working to the Chief Executive, the Communications Manager will be at the heart of increasing awareness of our people to employers, communities and across myriad of digital and traditional media.
The post is routinely located at the Army Reserve Centre, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2GG. The
successful candidate will be expected to reside within reasonable travelling distance of Nottingham.
EMRFCA Role and Responsibilities.
East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (EM 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 recruitment of Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
General Description of the Role.
You should be experienced in creating communication plans, communication strategies, writing enewsletters and have coordinated a variety of campaigns that utilised social media. You will be expected to lead on the development and delivery of the Association’s communications plan that will encompass all areas of interest (estates, cadets and youth, and engagement). This role allows you to provide communications support for the region’s cadet and reserve forces as well as the wider employer community, as well as allowing you to communicate a range of estate-based projects). You will lead and manage day-to-day marketing and communications, including: preparing press releases, producing regular social media content, producing email newsletters using MailChimp and content for other traditional and digital publications, and providing media support at engagement events. You will also be the main point of contact for regional media enquiries.
As a candidate you should be able to evidence delivery of a communications and media plan with (at least) a regional focus, and you should have a proven track record of planning and delivering a range of communications materials such as: content for PR (in print and online), social media and engagement. In addition, you should be experienced in writing and editing content for print materials (including magazines).
You will need to build positive working relationships with personnel internally as well as the Association’s membership and other third party organisations at a range of seniority levels. Experience of relationship management and working with volunteers would be advantageous but not essential.
You will be experienced at managing your own workload, have line management experience and should be able to prioritize projects allocating your time and resources accordingly.
The Association uses a range of media including video content to reach out to audiences online so if you are not experienced in recording and editing material already it would be advantageous to be proficient or be willing to learn this as a new skillset.
You will be tasked to deliver high-quality communication materials for a variety of audiences including writing a range of copy for publication, digital marketing and creating focused messaging to strengthen the Association’s brand identity.
Terms and Conditions.
The successful candidate will be employed by EM RFCA with the status of a Crown Servant, Pay Band – Higher Executive Officer (HEO) £37,720. The successful applicant may be asked to undertake work-related travel and on occasion require out of hours work. Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days per annum (full-time equivalent), rising to 30 days after five years’ service. Previous HM Armed Forces service or public sector service will count towards qualifying years of 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 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 valuable experience to the role, please 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 Miss Chantelle Hibbert at em-offman@rfca.mod.uk
The closing date for applications is by 12:00 noon on Friday 13th November 2026. The shortlist for interviews will be notified as soon as possible after that date. Interviews will be held shortly after this date – to be confirmed. The post will be vacant and the Association wish it to be filled as soon as possible.
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Cadet Quartermaster (CQM)
Applications are invited for the full-time post of Cadet Quartermaster (CQM) with EM RFCA, working within Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force (Lincs ACF). This post is based at the Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force, Sobraon Barracks, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3PY. The successful candidate will be expected to reside within daily travelling distance of the Army Cadet Force.
Role and responsibilities
East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (EM RFCA) manages and maintains 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 recruitment of Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
General description of the role
Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force is seeking to appoint a proactive and organised Cadet Quartermaster (CQM) to provide effective logistics, estates, and safety management support for cadet training across the county. Reporting to the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO), the postholder will manage and account for stores, equipment, vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and rationing in line with MOD policy and procedures. The role also includes oversight of health and safety, facilities management and support to cadet activities and training events.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing and accounting for all county stores, equipment and transport assets
• Leading and supervising Cadet Stores and Administration staff
• Acting as the County lead for Health & Safety, Fire Safety, COSHH and Risk Management
• Coordinating estate maintenance, contractor access and facilities compliance
• Acting as the unit Motor Transport Officer, managing vehicle servicing, inspections and fleet records
• Supporting the planning and delivery of cadet activities, camps and training events
• Preparing for and supporting MOD audits and inspections
• Liaising with MOD, RFCA and external stakeholders on logistics and compliance matters
• Deputising for the CEO where required
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, experience in logistics or facilities management, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a regulated environment. Knowledge of MOD systems and procedures would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to delivering a safe, effective and rewarding cadet experience across Lincolnshire.
Terms and conditions
The successful candidate will be employed by EM RFCA with the status of a Crown Servant (Pay Band D-AHW) and the role attracts an annual salary of £34,949 per annum on an ‘All Hours Worked (AHW)’ contract at 42 hours and as such the individual is required to work up to a maximum of 471⁄2 hours per week, including lunch breaks, averaged out over a fixed 17-week period.
Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days per annum rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Previous HM Armed Forces service or public sector service will count towards qualifying years’ service. The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Council of RFCAs’ Pension Scheme, which operates on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) basis, with an employer contribution of 13% and an employee contribution of 5%.
Probation
The appointment includes an initial probation period of 6 months, and final confirmation depends on satisfactory completion of this 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 Chantelle Hibbert at em-offman@rfca.mod.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October 2026. We will notify shortlisted applicants called for interview as soon as possible after that date. Interviews will be held the week commencing 9th November 2026, with the successful candidate appointed in January 2027.
Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Adult Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Cadet Forces, enabling young people in communities near you to learn new skills, overcome difficulty and become responsible citizens.
In total, more than 20,000 Adult Volunteers from Cadet Forces serve across the country. While military experience is welcome, it is not necessary.
Adult Volunteers also benefit from new leadership and team-building skills, confidence, and, in some cases, 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 Force would love to hear from you. Find out more here.