Overview

The Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (CRFCA) are seeking an administrative officer to cover a 12 month period of maternity leave commencing from 31 January 2022. CRFCA provide the strategic level interface between defence customers and the 13 regional Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (RFCAs). The RFCAs manage relationships with their local communities and deliver support to the UK’s reserve forces, cadet forces and are responsible for the maintenance of the volunteer and cadet estate. Additionally this role is responsible for administrative support to the UK Reserve Forces Association (UKRFA) which is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing assistance to UK reserve forces to undertake overseas training opportunities.

The Role

  • Provide general admin and secretarial support to CRFCA staff.
  • Manage reception duties including handling of call and enquiries.
  • Assist with the preparation and administration of all CRFCA business meetings.
  • Primary point of contact for the UKRFA dealing with email and telephone enquiries.
  • Co-ordinate applications for UKRFA training grants including managing travel arrangements.
  • As the UKRFA Membership Secretary, keep and maintain accurate membership records.

The Person

  • Good clerical skills including filing and a good working knowledge of MS-office applications including familiarity with spreadsheets.
  • An excellent telephone manner with good interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, team focused, organised and methodical with attention to detail.
  • Able to work to direction and with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.

Reference ID: AO1-Vacancy

Contract length: 12 months

Application deadline: 23/01/2022

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: Up to £25,638.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Following government guidelines

Experience:

  • Administration: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:

  • No

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Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association

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Administrative Officer