RCMO (21459)

RCMO (21459)

Vacancy summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2185377

NATO Rank(s)

OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt

UK Rank(s)

Captain

Closing date

14/07/2026, 23:55

Anticipated start date

January 2027

Engagement type

FTRS - Home Commitment

Commitment length

36 months

Post Owner Email

1LDNGDS-BNHQ-ADJT@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Personnel

Location

1st Bn London Guards

Vacancy detail

Job Description

Domestic Consideration: Live within commutable distance of SW11 1TT.

Responsibilities are:
1. To advise the CO, CoC and individuals on all aspects of Career Management (CM) in liaison with the APC and Bde MS Staff.
2. Implement and supervise control of the unit's soldiers, policy and procedures on promotion and assignments.
3. Act as main unit PoC for APC, on soldier manning issues.
4. Assist in the organisation and management of all grading and appointing boards on behalf of the CO.
5. The focal point for personal development and advice to soldiers and junior officers on careers, vocational education and learning and PDRs.
6. Review the AFC 8005s and staff establishment amendments. 7. Unit Establishment Adminintrator.

Essential Skills

G1 background, RCMO Cse, SC

Desirable Skills

Previous RCMO experience. Army Reserve experience

Selection Process

Application filtered to Boarding

Additional information

Further information and the Job Spec can be discussed with the Adjt 1 LDN GDS on Skype: 03001 542075. HTD Travel is payable for this Inner London FTRS(HC) position

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