Communications Support Officer
Applications are invited for the post of full-time Communications Support Officer (CSO) with East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (EM RFCA) to work within EM RFCA Headquarters at Triumph Road, Nottingham, NG7 2GG. The successful candidate is expected to reside within daily travelling distance of EM RFCA HQ.
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.
The Communications Support Officer will work alongside the Communications Manager to raise awareness of the valuable contribution made by our people, the Reserve and Cadet Forces, EMRFCA and Forces-friendly organisations across the East Midlands. This varied and creative role will involve managing our social media channels, producing and scheduling engaging content, coordinating the monthly newsletter, and keeping our website content fresh and relevant. The successful candidate will also attend events and arrange interviews to capture written, photographic and video content. This could involve visiting Reserve units to showcase the work of Reservists, attending Cadet events and camps to capture their experiences, or reporting on new facilities and initiatives supporting the Reserve and Cadet Forces. You will also produce graphics and multimedia content for social media, newsletters and reports, monitor the Association’s enquiries inbox and provide communications support and guidance to Reserve and Cadet units when required. An important part of the role will be monitoring and analysing our digital channels, producing monthly analytics and providing commentary on their performance. The ideal candidate will have studied or have relevant experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field, together with experience producing written, photographic, and video content. Experience of managing social media channels, content management systems, Canva and Adobe software is essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is creative, proactive, organised, self-motivated and confident, with a can-do attitude and the ability to use their own initiative.
Terms and Conditions.
The successful candidate will be employed by EM RFCA as a Crown Servant, Pay Band – Administrative Officer (AO) £27,866. 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 18th September 2026. We will notify the shortlist for interviews 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 the position to be filled as soon as possible.
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, 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, 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.