Commandant Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Vacancy: Applications are invited for the position of Commandant Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire ACF based out of the Army Reserve Centre, St Andrews Street, Hertford. The successful applicant will be appointed upon completion of the recruitment process, date to be confirmed but likely in the first quarter of 2027. Terms of reference for this appointment can be found in the link below.
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 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 might 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.
Click here for the application form and here for the role description They can also be provided if necessary, by contacting the Officer Manager in RFCA East Anglia: ea-offman@rfca.mod.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 1230hrs on Monday 14 December 2026. Applications should also be submitted via email to: ea-offman@rfca.mod.uk
Please note that applications, CVs and references may be subject to an initial sift board. The final selection for Commandant Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Vacancy will be made however via a remote TEAMS based Interview panel which should take place in late Jan/early Feb 2027 – date tbc.
