Head of Army Cadet Media and Communications

About This Job

This is an exciting role in Army Cadet Headquarters responsible to lead this team of marketeers, media and communication specialists, working in partnership with all levels of the Army Cadets organisation.

We are looking for a marketing professional to:

Actively maintain high levels of public awareness of the Army Cadets, its aims and activities, in support of the attracting more cadets and suitable adult volunteers to the organisation.

Demonstrate the value and relevance of the Army Cadets to help retain and extend the current level of financial and other support from Defence, local communities and key stakeholders.

Deliver effective and timely national external communications through a range of channels to promote the aims and activities of the Army Cadets.

Drive effective internal communications to members of the Army Cadets to support the planning and delivery of cadet activity.

Provide support and expert guidance to those delivering external and internal communications at the national, regional and local levels in the Army Cadets.

Modernise the Army Cadets communications offerings to ensure keep up with consistent updates in the media & marketing space.

Essential Skills

A recognised qualification or proven success in communications and / or marketing.

Hands on digital marketing / communications experience

Experience of PR and communicating with the media to generate positive coverage for the Army Cadets.

The ability to work effectively as part of a broader team within a complex, multi-site organisation.

Planning, project management and organisational ability.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrable experience of delivering a wide range of media and comms materials to a high standard.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other s lives.

Who we are

By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.

Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

Support for qualifications and personal development.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Season ticket loan.

Railcard (if you are eligible)

A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 26th April 2026.

Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 4th May 2026.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, Right to Work check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.