AFF Chief Executive

The Army Families Federation is currently seeking a Chief Executive, to develop and lead the organisation in its work as the two-way liaison between Army families and policy makers. 

As the Chief Executive, you will work with a team of 50+ staff across the UK, Germany and Cyprus to deliver an effective and meaningful service to Army families.

We are looking for someone with a knowledge and understanding of the impact of Army life on its families, and a strong interest in helping those families to achieve a ‘fair deal’. The successful candidate will be an innovative and strategic thinker with proven leadership skills. He/she will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The post is based at AFF Central Office in Andover, with regular travel to meetings and around the AFF Branch areas.  

For further information, click here for the ‘Vacancy package’ – this will open a PDF file with the full job description, interactive application form, instructions for completing the application and important information for applicants (double click on the document icon to open it). If you experience problems using the interactive application form, click here for the Word version.  

Any enquiries about the vacancy can be directed to Julie McCarthy (Chief Executive) on (+44) (0)7515 528798 or at chiefexec@aff.org.uk 

AFF welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th June 2012. Please be advised that interviews will take place on Monday 2nd/Wednesday 4th July 2012 at Headquarters Land Forces in Andover.  

South West Co-ordinator

AFF is currently seeking a Co-ordinator for the South West area (including, but not limited to Blandford Garrison, Bovington Camp and occasional visits to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall). A strong interest in helping Army families and good communication and listening skills are essential for this role.

AFF Co-ordinators are responsible for developing links between families and the AFF. They work closely with the local chain of command and welfare support agencies.

The vacancy is home-based (within the Co-ordinator area), with travel around the Co-ordinator area as required. The post is part-time with flexible hours (10 per week) and paid on an hourly basis.

Although AFF Co-ordinators are 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.

For further information, click here for the ‘Vacancy package’ – this will open a PDF file with the full job description, interactive application form, instructions for completing the application and important information for applicants (double click on the document icon to open it). If you experience problems using the interactive application form, click here for the Word version. Any enquiries about the vacancy can be directed to Kathryn Churchman (Regional Manager South) on 07824 534345 or at regmgrsouth@affgb.org.uk.  

AFF welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th May 2012. Please be advised that interviews will take place w/b 11th June 2012 (tbc) in Blandford.