Jobs

Central Office Administrator

About the role

The Central Office Administrator works as part of a busy team at AFF Central Office, supporting both office- and home-based colleagues. The role is primarily administrative to ensure the organisation can run smoothly, and includes dedicated tasking to a nominated branch.

The post is a full-time (37.5 hrs per week) and fixed term (until end of December 2019) to be worked between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will need to have strong organisation and administrative skills, and be a confident communicator. Confidence with IT and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office are also essential for this role.

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. Job share arrangement would be considered.

For further information

Please download the following:

• CO Administrator Job Description
• Important Information for Applicants
• Application Form

Any enquiries about the vacancy can be directed to Carl Orme (Communications and Operations Director) on 01264 382316 or at commsopsdirector@aff.org.uk

Closing, interview and start dates

• Applications should be submitted by 17:00, Monday 28 January
• Interviews will take place on Week commencing Monday 4 February at AFF Central Office in Andover).
• The start date for this post is as soon as possible.

Wales & Borders Co-ordinator

About the role

AFF is currently seeking a Co-ordinator for the Wales area (including but not limited to Brecon, Chepstow, Hereford, St Athan, occasional visits to Haverfordwest and Bristol).

AFF Co-ordinators in the UK cover specific geographical regions. Co-ordinators assist Service families with enquiries and concerns, helping families access the right services and support. The role involves representing the families’ viewpoint to the chain of command and local authorities and attendance at meetings within the area.

The role is community- and home-based, to reaching families and other contacts through visits to stations within the area and via email, phone and Facebook contact via the online team.

The post is part-time with flexible hours (20 hrs per week) and paid on an hourly basis.

What we’re looking for

Although AFF Co-ordinators are closely supported by their line manager and the whole organisation, they need to be self-starters who are willing to take the initiative to make contacts in their area, be the AFF point of contact for families and be motivated in achieving the best outcomes for their community.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate good communication and listening skills, and a strong interest in helping Army families.

Applicants should live within the Co-ordinator area of cover (due to the significant distance from all other stations, we cannot accept applications from Haverfordwest). A home station will be agreed with the successful candidate, for purposes of paying travel time and costs).

AFF welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

Please download the following:

• Wales Co-ordinator Job Description
• Important Information for Applicants
• Application Form

Any enquiries about the vacancy can be directed to Annabel Ingram (Regional Manager Scotland, Wales and NI) on 07585 333115 or at rmscotwales&ni@aff.org.uk

Closing, interview and start dates

• Applications should be submitted by 09:00, Wednesday 30 January.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email shortly after the closing date.
• Interviews will take place on Friday 8 February at St Athan HIVE.
• The start date for this post is late February (we may be able to flex slightly on the start date).