Army - Regimental Secretary

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 412240

**Salary**:

- £36,530
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer

**Contract type**:

- Permanent

**Business area**:

- MOD - Army

**Type of role**:

- Operational Delivery

**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

**Contents**:

- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know

**Location**:

- RHQ RGR, Robertson House, Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4NP

We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently - we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).

**About the job**:
**Job summary**:
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 12,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.

RHQ The Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) is at the heart of a strong and close-knit Regimental family, providing support to both serving and retired Gurkha soldiers and their families. The Regimental Secretary is a key leadership figure within this structure, responsible for ensuring the effective management of regimental governance, welfare support, heritage preservation, and engagement with both military and civilian communities.

The Regimental Secretary serves as a senior representative of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR), both within the Army and in broader regimental affairs. They act as a focal point for welfare matters, supporting bereaved families, wounded personnel, and those transitioning to civilian life. The role requires close collaboration with service charities, local authorities, and veterans’ organisations to secure necessary support for Gurkha soldiers and veterans.

The Royal Gurkha Rifles has a proud history and tradition, drawing its soldiers from Nepal.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Job description**:
The Regimental Secretary plays a crucial role in preserving the Regiment’s heritage and maintaining its connections with the wider Gurkha and British communities.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Oversight of the Regimental Charity, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission regulations, budget management, and fundraising efforts. The role also involves maintaining a detailed understanding of legal frameworks related to charity governance, health and safety, and property management.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure RHQ RGR operates in accordance with MOD policies and Charity Commission regulations.
- Welfare & Transition Support: Aid serving personnel, veterans, and bereaved families, working closely with welfare organisations and support networks.
- Financial Oversight: Manage the Regiment’s charitable funds and financial support to serving and retired personnel, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Regimental Engagement: Maintain strong links with the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Royal Gurkha Rifles, ensuring ongoing understanding of their activities and needs.
- Events & Commemorations: Plan and coordinate key regimental events, including parades, reunions, and remembrance ceremonies.
- Media & Communications: Act as the primary point of contact for media enquiries and oversee communication strategies.
- Civil Engagement: Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including government representatives, military associations, and local communities.
- Regimental Board & Trustees Meetings: Provide secretarial support for key governance meetings, ensuring effective coordination with the Colonel of the Regiment and senior leadership.

**Person specification**:
**Essential skills required**:

- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in governance and administration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of engaging effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- A deep understanding of the Royal Gurkha Rifles’ traditions, ethos, and operational roles.
- Financial acumen, with experience in charity governance and budget management.
- Ability to work independently, prioritising multiple responsibilities effectively.