Logistic Support Officer

Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for East Ang; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional military organization in Coventry seeks a Temporary Full Time Logistic Support Officer. Responsibilities include managing properties and stores, overseeing training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate must possess organizational and communication skills, with a requisite background in safety qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary and significant benefits, including special leave for volunteering.

Benefits

Up to 6 days Special Paid Leave for volunteering

Leave for HM The King’s birthday

15 Days Special Leave for military reserve commitments

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Use of a pool car for business travel

Qualifications

• Experience in stores management and accounting required.
• Must complete the Ammunition Storeman’s course within 12 months.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage ACF properties and stores accounting.
• Oversee SHEF management and cadet training.
• Ensure security protocols are followed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Communication skills

Inter-personal skills

Education

Safety, Health, Environmental and Fire qualifications

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" button. CVs and completed Application forms are to be returned to [e-mail] or via post to:
CAA Sfk Vacancy, East Anglia RFCA, 250 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6BU
For enquiries, please contact us on the above details or via:
earfca.org.uk 01245 244802 @EastAngliaRFCA
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.