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Colonel Cadets at HQ West Midlands (voluntary role)
Applications are invited for the position of Colonel Cadets West Midlands, based at HQ Centre (West) Venning Barracks, Donnington, Telford with the post becoming available in September 2024. The successful applicant will report directly to Commander HQ Centre. The incumbent must have a good working knowledge of the West Midlands, the ACFA/ CCFA, RFCA, regional and national cadet matters. They should have sufficient time to carry out the role which includes the ability to travel independently.
This voluntary appointment carries an initial tenure of three years which is extendable thereafter by up to two years if agreed by the RPoC Commander and is considered in the best interest of the Cadet movement.
Under the regulations for a Cadet Force Commission, the successful applicant will assume the rank of Colonel. They will also be eligible for Volunteer Allowance, residence to place of duty and motor mileage allowances whilst on duty.
Prior service as a County Commandant or a CCF Contingent Commander is considered an essential criterion for this appointment.
It is a requirement under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice that this position requires an 'Enhanced Disclosure' prior to appointment.
Further details can be found on the Job Description.
Interested applicants are asked to submit the Application Form along with a covering letter with personal statement outlining skills and suitability for the role. Applications and contact details of two referees are required by 1200hrs on Monday 13 May 2024.
Applications should be submitted via email to wm-info@rfca.mod.uk
A virtual TEAMS based selection board has been scheduled for the 26 Jun 2024; the SO2 MS in HQ Centre colin.england879@mod.gov.uk will send out invitations to this board in due course. Please note that a sift panel may be convened to reduce the field down to a maximum of 4 people for a final interview; the sift panel will use applications and CVs as the evidence for this part of the recruitment process.
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