Army Families Federation – Regional Lead South

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***

About the role

This role engages with Army families, the Army chain of command and key stakeholders (eg NHS England, Armed Forces Covenant leads within local government) involved in supporting Army families across the South of England (11^th Infantry Brigade and London District) and includes some face-to-face engagement with families. Its purpose is to represent Army families’ issues to the chain of command and service providers across the region, and to assist Army families to access appropriate services and support. Most of the face-to-face engagement will take place in and around the Aldershot and London Areas.

What we’re looking for

Someone who can establish and maintain effective contact with the chain of command and key stakeholders across the region. Represent AFF at meetings and events organised by the chain of command, key stakeholders such as, but not limited to, NHS England and local authorities, to engage with military and civilian policymakers on the issues and concerns of Army families, both in the region, and more generally. Be available to families in the region to assist with their concerns, and to signpost to appropriate external support or refer to an AFF specialist team.

All our staff have an understanding and current knowledge of Army life and its impact on families, and a keen interest in the welfare and quality of life for Army families.

A full list of the skills and experience we are looking for can be found in the Job Description.

AFF welcomes applications from all sections of the community with remote working available as part of a flexible working environment. Please note that you will ideally need to be located within the region that this post covers and should have easy access to Aldershot and London.

For further information

Please download the following:

• Regional Lead South Job Description
• Important Information for Applicants
• Application Form (completed form to be returned in Word format)

Any enquiries about the vacancy can be directed to the HR Team via email: recruitment@aff.org.uk

Closing, interview and start dates

• Applications should be submitted by 9am, Tuesday 31 August 2021
• Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 6 September via Microsoft Teams
• The start date for this post is mid-September onwards.