Suffolk County Council

Contingent Commander

Suffolk County Council  •  £20.23/hr  •  Ipswich, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Royal Hospital School
  • Address: Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX
  • Salary: £15,565 per annum (£40,461 pro rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 5072

Royal Hospital School are seeking acommitted and part time CCF Contingent Commander to lead and develop its Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with military, cadet force, youth leadership or outdoor education experience to play a key role in shaping a modern and engaging CCF provision within a leading independent boarding school.

You will provide strategic leadership for the CCF programme, oversee training and compliance, support volunteer staff, and help promote pupil engagement across all sections.

There may also be the opportunity for the you to undertake additional responsibilities within the wider co-curricular or activities programme at the school, potentially allowing the role to develop into a full-time (term time plus) position for the right candidate.

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.

In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.

For more information

Please contact HR Department by calling 01473 326200

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit: www.royalhospitalschool.org

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Please also send a covering letter to: recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date: 9 am, 16 June 2026.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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