Job Description

We are looking for a Temporary Full Time Logistic Support Officer (officially titled Cadet Administrative Assistant)based at Suffolk Army Cadet Force Headquarters in Ipswich, Suffolk. The post is guaranteed for a minimum of one year. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact the Cadet Executive Officer on 07554 457266.

Are you an organised individual with excellent numeracy and literacy skills, who is computer literate, able to learn new systems quickly and able to work with minimum supervision? Good communication and inter-personal skills are also required.

Range of tasks include:

Management of ACF Properties

Stores Management and Accounting

SHEF Management

Cadet Training

Security

You must have experience of, and preferably be qualified in, Safety, Health, Environmental and Fire matters and Stores Management. The successful candidate must complete the Ammunition Storeman's course within twelve months of taking up post, if not already qualified. You will be expected to travel throughout the region and be flexible with working hours as some evening & weekend work will be necessary.

This post is for 47 hours per week including lunch breaks. This position attracts a current salary of 31,179 p.a. plus lots of additional benefits.

Additional benefits include:

Up to 6 days Special Paid Leave for volunteering

In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday

15 Days Special Leave a year period to for volunteer military reserve commitments

Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Free on-site parking

Use of a pool car (subject to a full UK driving licence) for business travel

East Anglia Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) is an arms-length public body of the Ministry of Defence, mandated to give advice to the Defence Council, manage the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' estate, deliver community and employer engagement for Defence, and provide administration services to the Army Cadet Force.

The Application form and full job description can be requested via the "Apply Now" button.

Applicants will be asked to share examples of proactive behaviour, teamwork and problem-solving at interviews.

Closing date for applications is 1200hrs Friday 29 August 2025. Interviews for selected candidates will be held Friday 12 September 2025 with a view for the successful candidate to start in October 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 31,179.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Health and Safety: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 29/08/2025