We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to succeed our much valued Deputy Chief Executive. We are specifically looking for someone who wants to make a positive difference to MOD sponsored Cadets and Youth development within East Anglia and who can also play a pivotal role within East Anglia RFCA as its Chief of Staff. The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior manager who has attended senior leadership and management training such as the Armed Forces or Police staff colleges but we are open to applications from candidates who have experience in other relevant senior management positions in the public or commercial sector who are committed to the principles of the RFCA and achieving its mandated outputs. The position is based at our Headquarters in Chelmsford but the Area of Responsibility covers the whole of East Anglia so travel within the region and a full driving licence is required. The Deputy champions the cadets and youth cause. This ranges from strategic and operational input to national and regional policies through to tactical dealings with local single Service cadet forces, plus direct line management of over forty full time staff who support our five county Army Cadet Force (ACF) units. Additionally the Deputy is a vigorous ambassador for the Reserves and Cadets with our six Lords-Lieutenant and our senior contacts in civil and military authorities. As the Association''s Chief of Staff, the Deputy proactively works with our heads of ..... full job details .....