NOW RECRUITING · CHIVENOR DIVISION RMVCC

Lead with Purpose

Become the Commanding Officer of Chivenor Division RMVCC

Are you an experienced leader who wants to shape the next generation?

Chivenor Division Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps is based at RMB Chivenor near Barnstaple, North Devon. Since welcoming its first cadets in October 2021, it has grown into a proud part of the RMVCC family.

Our cadets train in drill, map reading, navigation, first aid and fieldcraft, take part in field training on Dartmoor and represent the Corps at parades and community events. In the VCC’s 125th year, this is your chance to lead the Division into its next chapter.

What you’ll do

Lead the Division
Set the standard and the direction for cadets and staff.

Keep training safe and challenging
Make sure cadet training is fun, safe and demanding, with safeguarding and safety at the heart of everything the unit does.

Develop your team
Lead, support and develop your adult volunteers.

Be the key link
Connect the unit with RMB Chivenor and the wider Service community.

Grow the unit
Recruit new cadets and volunteers across North Devon.

Run a tight ship
Oversee sound administration, finance and compliance with VCC policy.

Who we’re looking for

Leadership experience and sound judgement
A firm commitment to safeguarding
A genuine passion for youth development
Experience as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer in any UK cadet force

Why join us?

Inspire and develop the next generation of leaders
Lead a growing Division at an operational Royal Marines base
Be part of a proud cadet tradition stretching back 125 years
Join a supportive team at Headquarters VCC

Closing date: 31 December 2026

Send your CV and a short covering letter to Maj (VCC) Louis Colpitts.

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