RTR Regimental Secretary (21310)

Vacancy summary

Army
2246935
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Major

30/07/2026, 23:55 

July 2026
FTRS - HC Reserve Staff Group
36 months
James.Halford-Macleod697@mod.gov.uk
Army
RAC
Personnel
HHQ RTR, Stanley Barracks, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JB

Vacancy detail

The Regimental Secretary is to lead and manage the Regimental Home Headquarters (HHQ) of the RTR and to act as the principal Staff Officer to the Colonel Commandant of the Regiment.   A detailed knowledge of the Royal Armoured Corps and its regiments, including all customs and practices, is essential for this post.
Domestic Considerations: HHQ RTR office based (Mon-Fri) with some travel. Someone based in the Tidworth catchment area would also be considered. Occasional WFH. In office Line Management duties are required. FTRS TACOS apply.
This posts demands a highly motivated, self starter. An innovative thinker, with an inherently flexible approach, able to balance competing stakeholder needs.
Responsibilities:
1.  Act as Secretariat for the Colonel Commandant of the Regiment.
2.  Maintain and enhance Regimental pride, ethos and reputation.
3. Support to the Regimental Association.
4. Support to commemorative and ceremonial tasks.
5. Provide support to Colonels in Chief.
6. Maintain Regimental history.
7. Support Regimental museum (The Tank Museum).
8. Manage Regimental property.
9. Undertake archive management.
10. Support Regimental Association activities and Guidon parades.
11. Undertake Regimental marketing.
12. Support to Regimental music (Ps&Ds).
13. Provide welfare and benevolence (to Regular, Reserve and Retired).
14. Support to ROG.
15. Support to families of the bereaved and WIS.
16. Support to legacy investigations.
17. Manage Regimental non-public funds.
18. Conduct Civil Engagement.
19. Support recruiting. 
Army /RAC.
Pers experience.
Staff Experience
Via APC FTRS Selection Board
Manage the Regimental Charity. You will therefore need to be comfortable with managing a budget and assuring budgetary activity against the standards of the Office of the Charity Commission.

Undertake communication and engagement activity and therefore be comfortable interacting with people across our whole community (serving, veteran and families). Undertake line management duties and ways of working iaw MOD policy rules and guidelines. Undertake civil engagement & heritage activities including acting as the focal point for all commemorative events.

Support the Regimental family by overseeing the welfare and aftercare of soldiers and their families, provide the lead for the provision of benevolence and represent the Regiment where necessary including day-to-day management of the Regimental Trust. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure appropriate funding and act as the POC for financial management.