We are not currently recruiting for any roles within our Association, however there is a call for applications for a the role of County Commandant for Shropshire Army Cadet Force.
The vacancy can be viewed below.
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Overview of West Midland RFCA.
West Midland RFCA is one of 13 regionally based RFCAs. The RFCAs are arms-length bodies of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with Crown status.
The West Midland RFCA role is to provide first class support to the tri-service Reserves and MOD-sponsored Cadet Forces across the six counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. With some 70 permanent staff, tasks include:
- Maintaining a regional network of volunteer members and influential stakeholders.
- Providing property, asset and facilities management of the Reserve Forces and Cadets estate comprising over 148 sites and 400 buildings throughout the region.
- Widely promoting the Armed Forces.
- Conducting employer engagement to persuade employers to support their employees in their Reserve service and Cadet Force adult volunteering, whilst sustaining supportive employers.
- Supporting the MOD Cadets and Youth programme as appropriate, including the employment of full time professional staff for the Army Cadet Force.
HQ West Midlands CFAV Role - call for applications
Title: County Commandant
Unit Name: Shropshire Army Cadet Force
Brigade: JMC Centre
Rank Range: Lt Col/Col (applications from Majors accepted)
Applications are invited for the position of Comdt Shropshire ACF, based at County HQ in Copthorne, Shrewsbury. The post will become available in Nov 25 (tbc), the successful applicant will be appointed in time to allow for a structured hand over from the incumbent. The successful applicant will report to Comd JMC Centre – Col Jim Heardman.
The post is a voluntary appointment for an initial three-year tenure, extendable thereafter up to a maximum of two years if agreed by the JMC Comd if the extension is considered to be 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 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.
Application forms and a role description may be obtained from:
- Mr Colin England the SO2 MS JMC Centre via E-mail colin.england879@mod.gov.uk
- Downloadable via the links here: Senior Volunteer Application and CV Form and Role Specification
- via the Army Cadet Resource Centre vacancies page - https://army.defencegateway.mod.uk/sites/ArmyCadets/SitePages/All_Vacancies.aspx
Interested applicants are asked to submit a covering letter with personal statement outlining skills and suitability for the role, application form and contact details of two referees by 12 noon on Monday 21 July 2025. Applications should be submitted via email to wm-info@rfca.mod.uk
It is envisaged that a virtual Interview Board will take place between the 8th and the 19th of September 2025 using MS TEAMS. Please note that if the number of applicants is high a sift panel based on applications and primary references, will be employed.
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