Overview
We are looking for a Permanent Full Time Head of Engagement based in our headquarters in Chelmsford, Essex.
Responsibilities
Your marketing, sales, or relationship development experience will be used to the full to lead the Employer Engagement and Communications teams to ensure their activities support the delivery of the Association’s goals. You will be versatile as each of these small teams operates at a tempo that requires you to traverse both the operational and tactical levels.
You must be able to build and sustain strong relationships across our six counties, including with the Association membership and third parties, as you will need to nurture and leverage productive internal and external relationships. Experience of relationship management, working with volunteers and local authorities is desirable.
You will prioritise the high demand for the resource and expertise of you and your team, and manage expectations to ensure you do not let people down. You should demonstrate how your work has contributed to the Association’s outputs, showing efficient use of resources and ensuring decisions are based on solid intelligence.
Requirements / Qualifications
This post is for 37 hours per week. You should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in marketing, sales, relationship development, and leadership of multiple teams. Experience of working with volunteers, local authorities, and building cross‑sector relationships is desirable.
Salary and Benefits
This position attracts a current salary of £48,920 per annum plus a range of benefits:
* Alternative working practices such as working from home
* Up to 6 days Special Paid Leave for volunteering
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days after 5 years (previous HM Armed Forces service and previous service in the Public Sector may attract additional entitlement)
* Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
* In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday
* 15 Days Special Leave per year for volunteer military reserve commitments
* Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
* Free on-site parking
* Highly competitive defined benefit Pension Scheme
* Use of a pool car (subject to a full UK driving licence) for business travel
About RFCA
East Anglia Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) is an arms-length public body of the Ministry of Defence, mandated to give advice to the Defence Council, manage the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ estate, deliver community and employer engagement for Defence, and provide administration services to the Army Cadet Force.
How to Apply
The full job description can be requested via the "Apply" button. CVs and covering letters are to be returned to ea-vacancies@rfca.mod.uk or via post to:
Hd Eng Vacancy, East Anglia RFCA, 250 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6BU
For enquiries, please contact us on the above details or via: earfca.org.uk 01245 244802 @EastAngliaRFCA
Applicants will be asked to share examples of proactive behaviour, teamwork and problem-solving at interviews.
Closing date for applications is 1200hrs Monday 03 November 2025. Interviews for selected candidates will be held November/ December. Role available to start immediately or by early 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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