Deputy Commandant Vacancy – Applications are invited for the 2nd position of Deputy Commandant Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) based out of the Army Reserve Centre, St Andrews Street, Hertford. Please note that this post should not be confused with the other Deputy Commandant role advertised at the end of 2025. This 2nd position will be available in February 2026, the successful applicant will be appointed upon completion of the recruitment process.
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 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.
For more details on the Deputy Commandant vacancy, please click here for the application form and here for the role description
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 16th February 2026. Applications should be submitted via email to colin.england879@mod.gov.uk
Please note that applications and CVs may be subject to an initial sift board. The final selection will be via a remote TEAMS based Interview board which should take place in mid to late March 2025 – date tbc, noting that the Easter break is slightly early this year.
