BACKGROUND

As part of the expansion of cadet units in schools under the Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP) there is a requirement to provide an enhanced level of support to participating schools. As a result there is a need to support the Regimental Quartermaster Serjeant Major (RQMS) within the Netheravon Cadet Training Team (CTT) with this post.
The post will be employed by Wessex RFCA as a Crown Servant but will work with and be directed on a day to day basis by the RQMS of the CTT.
As part of the role there is a requirement to attend CTT annual camp at a different location from the contracted work location. This will be for a maximum of 4 weeks normally in June/July each year.

Responsibilities and duties of Cadet Training Team (CTT) Stores Person include:
a. As tasked undertake routine driving duties as directed by the Quartermaster / RQMS Netheravon CTT both in barracks and, as required, in remote locations.
b. As tasked to check and action all MJDI alerts during the working day.
c. As tasked undertake routine administrative and / or logistic tasks both in immediate work area, barracks and, as required, outside in remote and/ or exposed locations.
d. Within a clear framework of instruction and within capabilities assist CTT staff with the storage, retrieval, issue, loading/ unloading and safe movement of stores including hazardous and secure materials within the Barracks and the CTT AOR. Requirement will include undertaking manual handling tasks and activities requiring heavy physical effort and normal dexterity.
e. The management of Phoenix II Clarity booking system for the use of white fleet vehicles. Appropriate training will be provided
f. Assist CTT staff in the HO/TO of facilities and Camps.
The Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (RFCA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the 4,500 tri-service Reservists and 14,600 Cadets across the seven counties of the South West (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire Wiltshire, the City & County of Bristol) plus the Channel Islands, as well as providing support and assistance to the employers of Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
As an organisation we engage with the community in order to improve understanding of the roles and needs of the Armed Forces in general and the Reserve and Cadet Forces in particular. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the contribution they make to the nation and our region. Most importantly, we ensure that the outstanding contribution made to the local community by members of the Reserve and Cadet Forces is recognised and celebrated by the local community.
The salary is £23,583 per annum.
Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days per annum rising to 30 days after 5 years service. Previous service in the public sector will count towards qualifying years’ service.
The successful applicant will be eligible to elect to join the Council of RFCAs Pension Scheme. This is a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) Scheme.
For an application form and job description please visit CADET TRAINING TEAM STORESPERSON – NETHERAVON | or email wx-hss@rfca.mod.uk
Completed application forms with Curriculum Vitae required by Friday 29th August 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £23,583.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Work Location: In perso