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There is a Call for Applications for the voluntary role of Deputy Colonel Cadets (CCF) based out of JMC Centre (Fwd) Donnington, Shropshire. Please scroll down the page for further details.
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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.
JMC Centre Senior CFAV Role - Call for Applications
Title: Deputy Colonel Cadets (CCF)
Unit Name: West Midlands
JMC: Centre
Rank Range: Maj - Lt Col
Applications are invited for the position of West Midlands Deputy Colonel Cadets (CCF), based out of JMC Centre (Fwd) Donnington, Shropshire. This is a new appointment created to provide a better service to the CCF (Army) contingents in the Schools of the West Midlands region. The post is available now, the successful applicant will be appointed upon completion of the recruitment process, a structured induction program will be developed by the current Colonel Cadets West Midlands.
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 the 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 CFAV Lt 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 forms and a role description can be downloaded here: Application Form and Role Description.
They can also be provided if necessary, by contacting the SO2 MS in HQ JMC Centre - Mr Colin England at england879@mod.gov.uk
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 Friday 24 Oct 2025. Applications should also be submitted via email to colin.england879@mod.gov.uk
Please note that whilst applications and CVs may be subject to a paper based sift panel, the final selection will be via a remote TEAMS based interview board (Video enabled) which due to other competing priorities, should take place in late Oct/early Nov 25 - date TBC.
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