Applications are invited for the full-time post of Cadet Quartermaster (CQM) with East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadet Association (EM RFCA) to work within Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force (Lincs ACF).
This post is based at the Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force, Sobraon Barracks, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3PY.
The successful candidate will be expected to reside within daily travelling distance of the Army Cadet Force.
Job Title: Cadet Quartermaster (CQM) Lincolnshire ACF
Job Grade: D All Hours Worked (AHW)
Department: Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force (Lincs ACF)
Reporting to: Cadet Executive Officer (CEO) Lincolnshire ACF
The CQM is responsible for providing an efficient and professional logistics service to Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force (Lincs ACF) in order to support and enable Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) to deliver a fun, exciting and safe cadet experience in accordance with MOD policy.
In the absence of the CEO, the CQM is to deputise for them and, therefore, is to be aware of the CEO’s main responsibilities including Deputy Safeguarding Officer.
As a condition of their employment, the CQM, shall, on taking up the appointment, volunteer to serve in a rank not exceeding the paid acting rank of Captain within the establishment of the relevant county or equivalent ACF. He is entitled to receive up to 28 ACF paid training days per annum at ACF rates of pay.
Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force is seeking to appoint a proactive and organised Cadet Quartermaster (CQM) to provide an effective logistics, estates and safety management service in support of cadet training across the county.
Reporting to the Cadet Executive Officer(CEO), the postholder will be responsible for the management and accountability of stores, equipment, vehicles, weapons, ammunition and rationing in accordance with MOD policy and procedures. The role also includes oversight of health and safety, facilities management and support to cadet activities and training events.
Key responsibilities include:
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, experience in logistics or facilities management, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a regulated environment.
Knowledge of MOD systems and procedures would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a safe, effective and rewarding cadet experience across Lincolnshire.
The successful candidate will be employed by EM RFCA with the status of a Crown Servant (Pay Band D-AHW) and the role attracts an annual salary of £34,949 per annum on an ‘All Hours Worked (AHW)’ contract at 42 hours and as such the individual is required to work up to a maximum of 47½ hours per week, including lunch breaks, averaged out over a fixed 17 week period.
Annual leave, excluding public holidays, is 25 days per annum rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Previous HM Armed Forces service or service in the public sector will count towards qualifying years’ service. The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Council of RFCAs’ Pension Scheme which operates on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) in which the employer contribution is 13% and the employee contribution 5%.
The appointment is for an initial probation period of 6 months and final confirmation of your appointment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of this probationary period.
If you feel that you are the ideal candidate and could bring experience to the role, send a current CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of this job,including evidence of relevant professional accreditations / memberships, and why you consider yourself suitable for the position, indicating your interest and motivation to assume this role by email to Chantelle Hibbert em-offman@rfca.mod.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October 2026. The shortlist of applicants called for interview will be notified as soon as possible after that date.
Interviews will be held week commencing the 9th November 2026 with the successful candidate appointed January 2027.
A copy of the Job Description for this position can be viewed by following this link to the Associations’ website.
