SO2 HQ NAVY CADETS CCF

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SO2 (ANY) to join the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) RN-RM team in its Headquarters, currently based in HMNB Portsmouth. The CCF seeks to help support and develop young people through the delivery of a unique RN/RM Cadet experience, providing a challenging and stimulating ‘cadet experience’ within schools that develops and inspires young people through the ethos and standards of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. 

SO2 Personnel’s key focus is to provide support to all CCF RN RM schools and adult volunteers throughout the UK as the Personnel and Logistics officer. SO2 Personnel is responsible for providing HR guidance and governance to CCF RN/RM school Contingents and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, e.g. applications, remuneration, promotion, resignation, medals and disciplinary matters. As personnel lead, SO2 Personnel also acts as the SME delivering effective help, advice and guidance to both the CCF RNRM HQ and the CCF schools. SO2 Personnel is also the lead for the delivery of the Cadet Expansion Programme Phase 3, which seeks to grow overall CCF cadet numbers to 60,000 by 2024.  

This is a busy, extremely rewarding role with a good level of variety which would suit a SO2 with staff officer experience. The ideal applicant must be motivated, committed, able to work well in a small team and interested in supporting young people. All necessary training will be given. Full details can be found in the Terms of Reference. 

The post holder is foremost the Personnel and Logistics Officer for CCF RN HQ, but also deputises and supports the Commander CCF (CDR CCF), and assists Head CY & STEM providing surge capacity and dedicated cover during periods of absence.

Key tasks include:

• Manage the Personnel Department within CCF RN HQ. Manage and guide the 4 Civil Service Administration Officers in following both Tri service and Single service HR Cadet process and policies.
• Provide HR guidance and governance to CCF RN/RM school Contingent’s and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers with regard to applications, remuneration, promotion, resignation, medals and disciplinary matters.
• Oversee routine review of all CFAV DBS clearances
• Provide HR guidance and governance to all HQ civilian Staff and CFAVs.
• Act as recruiting manager for Civil Service posts.
• Establishment Management and Recruiting of both CS and FTRS military positions within the organisation.
• Hold the position of Logistics Officer and management of the CCF HQ Logistics Team
• Manage the Travel and Subsistence budget on behalf of CDR CCF.
• Act as Motor Transport Officer
• Engage and work with Regional Cadet HQ and Regional Brigades and act as the CCF RN/RM ‘lead’ on any personnel-related workshops or policy re-writes. Attend relevant area conferences and meetings as required.
• Attend Working groups/Project meetings representing CCF RN HQ at both Formation and Tri service levels.
• To act as the first point of contact within CCF(RN/RM) HQ for administrative matters between CFAVs, reporting on CCF RN/RM Sections and submitting timely reports to Regional Brigades as required
• Act as IT Security Officer
• Deliver the Cadet Expansion Programme Phase 3 targets and outcomes on behalf of the CDR CCF, assisted by WO2 CEP
• Monitor each school’s CCF RN-RM Section performance against Establishment numbers and structure of cadet and CFAVs, providing routine reporting to CDR CCF.
• Co-ordinate RN-RM Biennial Review programme
• To act as Divisional Officer and Reporting Officer for nominated staff within CCF HQ
• Carry out additional tasks and duties appropriate to Rank / Grade / Experience as directed by CDR CCF and Head Cadets & Youth and STEM

Must be an OF3 of ANY specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered. 

OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OF3.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Must be able to able to deal with, and prioritise, workload and deadlines from multiple work strands, adhering to safety and safeguarding regulations at all times.  

Must be able to lead a team and prioritise tasking in accordance with Hd CY & STEM and CDR CCF guidance. Dealing with and resolving issues raised by civilian Adult Volunteers and Military Staff. Reviewing and improving current processes. Ability to look forward. Must be able to manage and drive change forwards.

Must display strong communication, ability to inform and persuade in a logical, fluent, convincing manner. Staff work must be accurate and to a high standard. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Staff Officer experience;

Full UK Driving License to include categories B, B1, B+E, C1, C1+E, D1

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL BE 12 MONTHS WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out may be re-instated to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rank or more above or one rank only below the advertised rank. Applicants one rank below may be employed in the acting higher rank if they are suitable, qualified and meet current promotion regulations in all respects. Applicants prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank then the rank worn will be appropriate to that of the position. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Applicants must also be medically fit to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Personnel who have been discharged P8 permanently unsuitable Naval Service through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

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