Deputy Commandant Essex Vacancy – Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Commandant Essex ACF based out of the Army Reserve Centre, Springfield Lyons, Colchester Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5TA. This position will be available at the end of Sep 26, the successful applicant will therefore be appointed upon completion of the recruitment process.
This voluntary appointment 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.
Click here for the application form and here for the role description; they can also be provided if necessary, by contacting the SO2 MS in HQ JMC Centre – colin.england879@mod.gov.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 1100hrs on Friday 18th Sep 26. Deputy Commandant Essex Vacancy applications should be submitted via email to ea-offman@rfca.mod.uk
Please note that applications and CVs may be subject to an initial sift board, please therefore ensure your Referees are aware that a reference will be requested. The final selection will be via a remote TEAMS based Interview board which should take place in late Oct to early Nov 26 – date tbc.
