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Deputy County Commandant
Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force
Brigade: 11th Signal and West Midlands Brigade
Rank Range: Maj – Lt Col
Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Commandant Hereford and Worcester ACF, based at Suvla Barracks, Hereford. The post will become available in October 2021 to allow a handover period until 19th November 2021 latest. The successful applicant will report to the County Cadet Commandant.
The post is a voluntary appointment for an initial three-year tenure, extendable by a further two years if agreed by the Brigade Commander and the incumbent and considered as being in the best interests of the cadet movement.
Under the regulations for a Cadet Force Commission, the successful applicant will assume the rank of Lieutenant 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 authorised ACF activities.
Candidates should ideally have held a commission in the regular Forces, Reserves or Cadet Movement. 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:
a. Mr Russell Davies SO2 Cadets via E-mail Russell.Davies586@mod.gov.uk
b. Download links here: Deputy Commandant Role Description and Application/CV Form (please telephone WM RFCA Office Manager on 0121 427 5221 if you have any issues accessing the documents).
c. 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 Friday 24th September 2021.
Applications should be submitted via email to wm-info@rfca.mod.uk
It is envisaged that the Selection Board will take place between 4th and 15th October 2021 at 11 Signal brigade Headquarters.