Chief Executive

West Midland RFCA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Chief Executive in Birmingham to manage operations supporting the tri-service Reserves and MOD-sponsored Cadet Forces. The role requires leadership experience and a commitment to community service, with a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

Company car provided

Qualifications

• Experience at major unit level or leadership in a civilian organization required.
• Understanding of Reserve Forces and MOD budgetary procedures highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient management of staff, business outputs, and representing interests of the Reserves and Cadets.
• Engage with stakeholders and support MOD-sponsored Cadet Forces.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Organizational skills

Job description

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Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) based in Harborne, Birmingham.

This Crown Service (Civil Service Grade 6/Grade B1 equivalent) has a targeted start date of July/August 2025 with some flexibility for the right candidate.

West Midland RFCA. West Midland RFCA is one of 13 regionally based RFCAs. The RFCAs are arms-length bodies of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with Crown status.

The West Midland RFCA role is to provide first class support to the tri-service Reserves and MOD-sponsored Cadet Forces across the six counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. With some 70 permanent staff, tasks include:

• Maintaining a regional network of volunteer members and influential stakeholders.
• Providing property, asset and facilities management of the Reserve Forces and Cadets estate comprising over 148 sites and 400 buildings throughout the region.
• Widely promoting the Armed Forces.
• Conducting employer engagement to persuade employers to support their employees in their Reserve service and Cadet Force adult volunteering, whilst sustaining supportive employers.
• Supporting the MOD Cadets and Youth programme as appropriate, including the employment of full time professional staff for the Army Cadet Force.

The Chief Executive Role. The West Midland RFCA CE is responsible to the Chair and the Board for the efficient management of staff, business outputs (estates, engagement, cadets and youth) and affairs of the Association. The appointment requires commitment, motivation and energy, and the imagination to take forward the work of the Association in supporting and representing the Reserves and Cadets, as well as the wider interests of the Armed Services and Defence for the future.

They need to enjoy engaging with people of all backgrounds.

Applicants should have command and staff experience at major unit level, or have been in similar leadership, managerial, organisational and senior administrative roles in a civilian organisation. Experience of serving with the Reserve Forces or Cadets is desirable. Understanding and knowledge of the Reserve Forces, Cadets and MOD budgetary procedures is highly desirable.

Terms and Conditions. The salary is £70,540 p.a. A standard working week is 37 hours. The incumbent is required to regularly work additional hours in the evenings and at weekends, which may be compensated. Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days rising to 30 over 5 years (30 days immediately if candidate has qualifying previous public service). An attractive career average (CARE) Pension Scheme is available.

An Association car is provided and applicants must hold a current driving licence. They should be prepared to travel extensively across the region and beyond, including to London. The successful candidate will need to be security cleared and gain Enhanced DBS clearance. The appointment is for an initial probationary period of six months, continuing as a permanent position thereafter.

Application. Applicants should forward a covering letter together with a CV, each of no more than two pages, demonstrating how they meet the essential requirements of this role and why they consider themselves suitable, indicating their interest and motivation, and current notice period/availability. Applicants are encouraged to make contact with the Chief Executive.

Download a PDF version of the Job Specification via our website: https://www.wmrfca.org/vacancies/

(If you require an alternative copy for accessibility please email [e-mail] ).

Applications should be sent to the Head of Support Services at: [e-mail] by midday on Monday 23rd June 2025 with the subject title ‘Chief Executive Recruitment’.

Interviews will take place on Monday 7th July.

West Midland RFCA reserves the right to close this position early in the event that they receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

If this interests you and you think you may be suitable, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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