Applications are invited for a Full-Time Admin Officer at Defence Relationship Management (DRM) and the Council of Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (CRFCA). The post is based in Holderness House, London EC2A 4EY.
This is a AO (E1) post. The salary for the appointment is £30,070.00 (including London Weighting) per annum plus an additional temporary AO/SZ2 Allowance until 31st July 2025. There is the option to join the CRFCAs pension scheme, which is a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) scheme. The successful candidate will be entitled to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Annual leave entitlement increases by one day per year up to 30 days; those with five years’ prior service with HM Forces/OGD will start with 30 days’ entitlement. Special paid leave will be granted for Reserve and Cadet Forces Training. Employees may be granted special paid leave to undertake voluntary work.
DRM manages the interface between large national organisations and the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Developing and maintaining partnerships with UK Industry, DRM enables a mutually beneficial working relationship with the MOD and offers advice and support on employing members of the armed forces community, whether they be Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers or military spouses.
The position is responsible for general administration that is required for the delivery of DRM EE outputs as well as the smooth running of the Head Office. The AO is required to directly support DRM’s Director and Chief Of Staff by coordinating across disciplines to process Armed Forces Covenant applications in addition to carrying out administrative work for HR, Finance, IT, Salesforce database and office-related tasks.
Suitable applicants will have a strong administrative background with a desire to learn more about Employer Engagement as well as be competent in HR and financial administration. The role requires the individual to be highly competent in the use of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. The successful candidate must have the necessary communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with colleagues and external stakeholders, as well as excellent time management skills and attention to detail. Those with an understanding of the Armed Forces, particularly Reserves and Cadets, are encouraged to apply.
The post holder may be subject to a Security Clearance check, Enhanced DBS, and two suitable referees.
Application
Applications should be received no later than 23:59 on 4 June 2025, and sent by email to co-drmjobs@rfca.mod.uk marked Admin Officer.
The shortlist of applicants called for interview will be notified as soon as possible after that date.
Interviews will be held in June, with dates to be confirmed.
Applications should comprise:
- A current CV.
- A short covering letter of no more than two sides demonstrating how they meet the essential requirements of this job and why they consider themselves suitable for the position, indicating their interest and motivation to assume this role.
Applications must comprise a cover letter.
