Media & Marketing Manager
NOW RECRUITING · NATIONAL ROLE
Tell Our Story
Become the VCC Media and Marketing Manager
Can you turn a parade, an exercise or a cadet’s proudest moment into a story people want to share?
In our 125th year, the Volunteer Cadet Corps has paraded at the Tower of London, celebrated National Cadets Week and welcomed a new generation of cadets. We’re looking for a creative, confident communicator to make sure those moments reach families, future cadets and volunteers, our partners and the wider Naval Service.
What you’ll do
Lead our communications
Shape and deliver the VCC’s public relations and communications strategy.
Create standout content
Articles, photos, short-form video and graphics that bring our cadets and units to life.
Run our social channels
Manage the VCC’s national Facebook, Instagram and X, and support units with theirs.
Build media relationships
Work with local and national media, and supply content to Navy News, The Globe and Laurel and The Blue Band.
Deliver campaigns
Plan and run recruitment and awareness campaigns that grow the Corps.
Edit The Challenge!
Produce our magazine and keep our website accurate and up to date.
Advise and protect
Guide senior leadership on media matters and help keep the VCC’s reputation strong.
Who we’re looking for
An excellent writer and confident speaker
Hands-on experience of design, photography, video, editing or web
Someone who builds strong, collaborative networks
Knowledge of the VCC, or the drive to learn it quickly
A clear commitment to safeguarding young people
The appointment
Location: National, working across all VCC units
Reports to: Head of Support
Rank range: Civilian / OR6 (PO/Sgt) to OF1 (SLt RN / Lt RM)
Tenure: Initial three-year appointment, reviewed annually, with a 12-month probation period
Requirements: Enhanced DBS check, plus ACSH safeguarding, protecting personal data and emergency first aid at work training
Why join us?
Shape the voice of a 125-year-old national youth organisation
See your work inspire young people and volunteers across the UK
Build your portfolio in communications, content and media relations
Join a supportive team at Headquarters VCC
Closing date: 31 December 2026
Send your CV, a short covering letter and, if you have one, a link to examples of your work to Maj (VCC) Louis Colpitts.
Want to chat first? Get in touch for an informal
