Army - Regimental Secretary

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from cyber and digital transformation, police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, psychologists, storekeepers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.

The Home Headquarters (HHQ) of the Royal Lancers (RL) is a British Army military unit based in Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham and is one of a number of military units based there. As a small headquarters it forms part of HQ Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) based in Bovington, Dorset and sits within the Arms and Services directorate of the Military Secretary Command. We provide support to our veteran community as well as the families of both our serving and veteran members. We maintain Regimental standards and identity for our community, ensuring through-life support to all.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

We are seeking a Regimental Secretary to support the Royal Lancers (RL) Home Headquarters (HHQ) in delivering essential services to serving personnel, veterans, families and the wider regimental community. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will provide strategic oversight, coordination and leadership across a broad range of activities, working closely with both military and civilian stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Line Management of x4 Civil Servants.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Royal Lancers Home Headquarters, ensuring effective delivery of services that support the regimental community.
• Coordinate and oversee communications, heritage, commemorative and ceremonial activities, helping to preserve and promote the Regiment's values and traditions.
• Lead the delivery of welfare, benevolence and resettlement support for serving personnel, veterans and their families.
• Manage the Regimental Charity, including budget management, financial oversight and ensuring compliance with Charity Commission regulations and governance requirements.
• Oversee the work of a small team, providing direction, support and coordination to ensure services are delivered effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with serving personnel, veterans, families, trustees, volunteers and other key stakeholders.
• Act as the principal point of contact with a range of civilian and military organisations, fostering effective collaboration and partnership working.
• Support the development and delivery of initiatives and events that enhance engagement across the regimental community.

Person specification

Essential skills required:

• Line management experience.
• Confidence in working with people and the ability to lead a close-knit team while engaging effectively with stakeholders.
• Empathy and understanding, with the ability to recognise the needs of others and appreciate challenges from different perspectives.
• The ability to work at pace, manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and independently.
• Experience of managing funds and applying financial governance policies.
• Experience of planning and delivering public events, including high-profile engagements.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Whilst not essential, the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Army, the Royal Armoured Corps and its heritage would be beneficial.
• Prior military service would be advantageous, as it will provide an understanding of military structures, ways of working, and ethos. Such insight would assist in providing the necessary context for the role and support effective collaboration with military and civilian stakeholders alike.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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