Vacancy : Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) – Barry Buddon

Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) is an enabling organisation supporting the Army Reserve and cadet units across the Highlands of Scotland. Funded by the Ministry of Defence, one of our key, and expanding, functions is to provide administrative and logistic support to the Army Cadet Force (ACF), a vibrant national youth organisation. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) within HRFCA. The successful applicant will provide administrative and logistical support to Angus and Dundee Battalion ACF. Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background with RQMS/CQMS appointments would be advantageous. Other applications that show suitable experience may be considered. Through their inter-personal skills, the successful candidate will be able to deliver G1/G2/G4 advice using relevant Joint Service Publications (JSP) to Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) within their Area of Responsibility (AOR). 

Those employed within HRFCA are Crown Servants. We are looking for an organised individual with excellent numeracy, literacy and information technology skills with an ability to learn new systems. They must be able to work with the minimum of supervision and be capable of dealing with other military organisations. Line management is through the HRFCA Quartermaster (QM), who will also provide daily supervision. 

As a condition of employment, successful applicants are required to enrol into the ACF and will receive the appropriate Volunteer Allowance (VA) when attending as a CFAV. There is a requirement for security clearance and a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

The starting salary is £31,179 based on an All Hours Worked (AHW) contract, 42 hours which includes lunch breaks. This allows some working during evenings and weekends. You are entitled on entry to 25 days paid leave (excluding public and privilege holidays) in each year rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Prior service with HM Forces or Other Government Department (OGD) will count towards reckonable service. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to join the Council of RFCA Pension Scheme subject to the rules of the scheme. The scheme is a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) scheme, which has a personal contribution of 5% for members.  

Having a clean driving licence with categories, D1+E, C1 would be advantageous. Based at the Angus and Dundee Battalion ACF Headquarters & Weekend Training Centre (HQ & WETC) at Barry Buddon Training Camp, Carnoustie, successful applicants will reside within reasonable commuting distance. Successful applicants will serve a six month probationary period in the first instance after which HRFCA may confirm as a permanent position. 

Job seekers who consider themselves as suitable candidates are invited to apply for this post.

Applicants should forward a CV comprising no more than two pages, nominate two referees, and send both with a covering letter demonstrating how they meet the essential requirements of the position and their wider motivation for the role.

Interviews will be held at HQ & WETC Barry Buddon Training Camp, Carnoustie DD7 7RY week commencing 15 December 2025, date to be confirmed with a proposed start date on 02 Feb 2026.