We are currently recruiting for a County Cadet Commandant based out of Warwickshire & West Midlands ACF. Please scroll down for further details.
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Vacancy Notice - County Cadet Commandant
Job Overview
Applications are invited for the position of Commandant Warwickshire and West Midlands ACF based out of Tennal Grange, Tennal Road, Harborne, Birmingham B32 2HX. The post is available now, the successful applicant will therefore be appointed upon completion of the recruitment process if available. A structured hand over can be arranged via the Col Cadets West Midlands and the County Deputy Commandant.
Full details can be viewed on the Job Description.
Terms and Conditions
This is a voluntary appointment that carries 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.
Under the regulations for a Cadet Force Commission, the successful applicant will assume the rank of ACF Col 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.
Application
Interested applicants are asked to submit an application/CV form and a covering letter with a personal statement outlining skills and suitability for the role, no later than 1200hrs on Thursday 12th March 2026. Applications should be submitted via email to wm-info@rfca.mod.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 due to the Easter recess should take place WC 13th April 2026 – date tbc.
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