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County Commandant - Hereford and Worcestershire Army Cadet Force
Rank Range: Major – Colonel
Applications are invited for the position of Commandant Hereford and Worcester ACF, based at Suvla Barracks, Hereford. The post will become available in July 2021 to allow a handover period until 19th November 2021 latest. The successful applicant will report to the Brigade Deputy Commander and Colonel Cadets.
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 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 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 job description may be downloaded from the links below:
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 28th June 2021.
Applications should be submitted via email to wm-info@rfca.mod.uk
It is envisaged that the Selection Board will take place between 12th and 23rd July at 11th Signal Brigade Headquarters.