The Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (RFCA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the 4,500 tri-service Reservists and 14,600 Cadets across the seven counties of the South West (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire Wiltshire, the City & County of Bristol) plus the Channel Islands, as well as providing support and assistance to the employers of Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
As an organisation we engage with the community in order to improve understanding of the roles and needs of the Armed Forces in general and the Reserve and Cadet Forces in particular. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the contribution they make to the nation and our region. Most importantly, we ensure that the outstanding contribution made to the local community by members of the Reserve and Cadet Forces is recognised and celebrated by the local community.
The appointment calls for a good standard of computer literacy (possessing a good working knowledge of MS-Office applications, knowledge/experience equivalent to the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) qualification) and good communication skills. Experience in a wide range of administrative support including meeting management including the taking of minutes, recruitment support, arrangement of travel and recording of financial transactions.
The salary is £27,650 per annum pro rata, which equates to £16,814 for 22.5 hrs.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the CRFCA Pension scheme. This is a Career Average Revalued Earnings scheme (CARE) in which the employer contribution is 13% and the employee contribution 5%.
The successful candidate will be entitled to 25 days’ (Pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays. Annual leave entitlement increases by 1 day per year up to 30 days; those with 5 years’ prior service with HM Forces/OGD will start with 30 days’ entitlement.
Completed application forms with Curriculum Vitae required by Friday 2nd January 2026 to wx-cedep@rfca.mod.uk
