We are currently recruiting for several roles within our Association:
- Communications Manager
- Administrative Officer
- Employer Engagement Administrative Officer
There is also a call for applications for a the role of County Commandant for Shropshire Army Cadet Force.
The vacancies 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.
Communications Manager
Job Role: Full-time Communications Manager
Pay Band: Crown Servant Band C2
Department: Employer Engagement/Communications
Reports to: Line Manager: Head of Engagement
Job location: Tennal Grange, Tennal Road, Harborne, Birmingham B32 2HX
1. Overview
West Midland RFCA (WM RFCA) is one of 13 autonomous 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 150 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 a full-time professional staff for the Army Cadet Force.
The Communications Manager will work 37 hours per week to support the Marketing and Public Relations of WM RFCA activities, as well as the region’s local Reserve and Cadet units, supportive employers and veterans news.
2. Tasks and Responsibilities
a. Working to the Head of Engagement the appointment’s Main Tasks in outline are:
- Coordinating the Marketing and Public Relations of WM RFCA activities, as well as, the region’s local Reserve and Cadet units, supportive employers and veterans news.
- Assisting on engagement events such as Gold and Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Awards, unit conferences and Association events such as the AGM and briefings.
- Producing a campaign plan for the financial year which aligns with regional and national priorities.
- Overseeing the creation of social media content.
- Producing an annual Communications strategy.
- Completing regional and national reports and statistics as required.
b. Line manage the Communications Administrative Officer.
3. Regional Specific Additional Tasks
a. Responsible for effective delivery of WM RFCA key messages into the West Midlands.
View the full Job Description.
Competences Required for the Post
Essential Competences
- Extensive road travel is inevitable. The post holder must be in possession of a full driving licence. Where a private car is used on duty, an appropriate remuneration is available.
- Considerable knowledge of and experience in media and communications.
- As the successful candidate may have access to MoD restricted information, he/she will be required to pass appropriate security checks.
Terms and Conditions
The salary is £36,530 p.a. A standard working week is 37 hours. The incumbent may be required to work additional hours in the evenings and at weekends, which may be compensated.
Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days rising to 30 over 5 years (30 days immediately if candidate has qualifying previous public service). An attractive career average (CARE) Pension Scheme is available.
An Association pool car is available and applicants must hold a current driving licence. They should be prepared to travel extensively across the region.
The successful candidate will need to gain Enhanced DBS clearance.
The appointment is for an initial probationary period of six months, continuing as a permanent position thereafter.
Application
Applicants should forward a covering letter together with a CV, each of no more than two pages, demonstrating how they meet the essential requirements of this role and why they consider themselves suitable, indicating their interest and motivation, and current notice period/availability.
Applications should be sent to the Head of Support Services at: wm-info@rfca.mod.uk by midday on Monday 28th July 2025 with the subject title ‘Communications Manager’.
Interviews will take place on Monday 4th August 2025.
West Midland RFCA reserves the right to close this position early in the event that they receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
Administrative Officer - Warwickshire & West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force
Job Title: Full-time Administrative Officer
Pay Band: Crown Servant Band E1
Department: Warwickshire & West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force
Reports to: Cadet Executive Officer
Job location: Warwickshire & West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force Headquarters, Tennal Grange, Tennal Road, Harborne, Birmingham B32 2HX.
1. Overview:
West Midland RFCA. West Midland RFCA is one of 13 autonomous 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 6 counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. With some 65 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 150 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 a full time professional staff for the Army Cadet Forces.
2. Job Overview:
The Administrative Officer (AO) is an employee of the West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (WM RFCA) at Warwickshire & West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force (ACF) County Headquarters (HQ) and works directly for the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO), who is his or her line manager. The AO provides administrative, clerical and IT support to the County, as directed by the CEO. The successful applicant will work from Tennal Grange located at B32 2HX, and also have the opportunity of Hybrid working two days a week after the probation period has finished.
Full details can be viewed on the Job Description.
Terms and Conditions:
The salary is £26,770 p.a. A standard working week is 37 hours.. Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days rising to 30 over 5 years (30 days immediately if candidate has qualifying previous service). An attractive career average (CARE) Pension Scheme is available. The successful candidate will need to gain Enhanced DBS clearance. The appointment is for an initial probationary period of six months, continuing as a permanent position thereafter.
Application:
Applicants should forward a covering letter together with a CV, each of no more than two pages, demonstrating how they meet the essential requirements of this role and why they consider themselves suitable, indicating their interest and motivation.
Applications should be sent to the Head of Support Services at: wm-info@rfca.mod.uk by 1200 hours on Monday 28th July 25 with the subject title 'COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'.
Interview date: Tuesday 19th August 2025.
If this interests you and you think you may be suitable, we would love to hear from you.
Employer Engagement Administrative Officer
Applications are invited for the full-time post of Employer Engagement Administrative Officer, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) based in Harborne, Birmingham. This is a Crown Service Grade E1 role.
Job Overview. The EEAO will work 37 hrs per week to support the Defence Relationship Managers and the Head of Engagement to further the Government’s objectives at regional level. The principal output is to assist in creating the environment which will encourage employers to support Reservists from the three single Services to meet Defence requirements. View full details on the Job Description.
Terms and Conditions. The salary is £26,770 p.a. A standard working week is 37 hours. The incumbent is required to occassionally work additional hours in the evenings and at weekends, for which TOIL can be claimed. Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days rising to 30 over 5 years (30 days immediately if the candidate has qualifying previous service). An attractive career average (CARE) Pension Scheme is available. The successful candidate will need to gain Enhanced DBS clearance. The appointment is for an initial probationary period of six months, continuing as a permanent position thereafter.
Application. Applicants should forward a covering letter together with a CV, each of no more than two pages, demonstrating how they meet the essential requirements of this role and why they consider themselves suitable, indicating their interest and motivation.
Applications should be sent to the Head of Support Services at: wm-info@rfca.mod.uk by midday on Thursday 17th July 2025 with the subject title Employer Engagement Administrative Officer (EEAO). Interview will take place on Tuesday 29th July 2025.
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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