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The role of an AFF Co-ordinator is rewarding, challenging and thoroughly enjoyable, which would suit a motivated person with a keen interest in the support of Army families. A Co-ordinator is responsible for developing links between families and the AFF, and will work closely with the local chain of command and the Welfare support agencies.
Vacancies are home based, part-time and paid on an hourly basis. Applicants require good communication and listening skills and a full driving licence.
As a co-ordinator you have the opportunity to work family friendly hours in your local Army Community. An AFF Co-ordinator is a point of contact for army families via email and telephone for their geographical location. You would need to be prepared to plan visits to meet these families and their welfare structure as needed. Whilst a busy role, the coverage of your location will vary month by month.
This could be YOU...
Stacey Merritt-Webb, AFF Co-ordinator in Aldershot said, ‘I have experienced many issues in Army life and I wanted to help others. I like working on housing issues for families – I don’t believe anyone should live in sub-standard accommodation. Things can change – the right people just need to listen. I have learned so much in this job – I would never have imagined that I would be speaking on Garrison Radio communicating to families. Being an AFF Co-ordinator is a great experience – I speak to so many people in my community and the chain of command. I find that the Army responds fantastically, they want us involved. Part of my role is to let families know what AFF is all about and what we are trying to achieve. One of my first enquiries was helping a family with their housing entitlement. After listening to their situation, checking out the various JSPs and talking to our AFF Housing Specialist, I made a phone call to the necessary people – the family were very happy with the outcome. People communicate with me on the phone, face to face and via email. I had never experienced public speaking before but since joining AFF, I now do presentations to large groups of people. I have also learned to really listen to families, research each issue fully and not jump to conclusions.’
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Interactive application form
If any applicants experience problems using the interactive online application form please contact Andria Denton, AFF Web Manager at website@aff.org.uk or tel: 01765 606779. You will need Adobe Reader version 7 or higher to use the form - click here to download the latest version for free. A 'Word' version of the application form is also offered as an alternative. If you use a Mac please open the forms using Adobe Reader not Mac Preview.
Co-ordinator - Oxfordshire (6 months’ Maternity Cover)
AFF GB is currently seeking a Co-ordinator (6 months’ Maternity Cover) for the Oxfordshire area. A strong interest in helping Army families and good communication and listening skills are essential for this role.
A Co-ordinator is responsible for developing links between families and the AFF, and will work closely with the local chain of command and welfare support agencies.
The vacancy is home-based (with travel around the Oxfordshire area as required), with part-time flexible hours (10 hours per week) and paid on an hourly basis.
Applicants should live in the area specified, and be well-placed to facilitate travel around the whole area. Please also note that if shortlisted, interviews will take place at AFF Central Office in Upavon.
For more information please see the job description or contact Kathryn Churchman on 07824 534345 or at regmgrsouth@affgb.org.uk.
Download the interactive application form or if you experience difficulties with the interactive application form, please save the Word version to your computer, complete and e-mail it as an attachment to regmgrsouth@affgb.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 6th August 2010.
