First Aid Nursing Yeomanry; Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps Commanding Officer

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The Trustees of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps) (FANY(PRVC)) are seeking a new Commanding Officer.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most historic and extraordinary volunteer organisations, with a legacy of courage, service and resilience stretching back more than a century.

As Commanding Officer, you’llleada highly trained, all‑female rapid‑response Corps that deploys in support of a broad range of organisations across government, military and charity sectors.

See the job description information below for further details and how to apply.

Job title:Commanding Officer

Organisation
:
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps)

Location
:
Wellington Barracks, Westminster, London & from home

Job type
:
Part-time 3 days per week plus evenings and weekends as required

Remuneration
: £45,000 for the 3 days (£75,000 per annum pro rata) plus pension and benefits

Appointment
:
Initial appointment for 3 years with potential to extend to 5 years. Subject to SC vetting

CLOSING DATE: 4 MAY 2026

The organisation:

The FANY (PRVC) is a registered charity that directly contributes to national resilience by maintaining and deploying multi-faceted rapid response teams in support of civil and military organisations in times of crisis. FANYs train every week and are on call 24/7, 365 days a year to deploy in support of partner organisations including (but not limited to) the army, three police forces and local and national government.

The Corps also deploys in support of non-emergency operations and routinely assists partner organisations with training. Founded in 1907, the FANY (PRVC) is an all-female voluntary association headquartered in London and, at any one time, is made up of circa 150 resourceful and unique women. There is also a large network of associate members who are no longer active, but who wish to remain connected.

Purpose of the role:

The CO acts as the Chief Executive of the Corps, responsible for providing the leadership required to ensure the Corps fulfils its commitments. They are the senior representative of the FANY ensuring the Corps is known and understood by those it supports and works alongside. The CO provides the operational oversight, volunteer management, and ensures that the Corps fulfils its charitable objectives as determined by the Trustees.

The CO is responsible for ensuring the Corps continues to deliver with professionalism, credibility and readiness in an increasingly volatile and complex threat environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the Trustee Board to set the strategic direction of the Corps
• Contributing to and delivering the strategic priorities of the Trustee Board
• Reporting and provide updates to the Trustee Board
• Leading, inspiring and sustaining a committed, high performing volunteer Corps
• Representing the FANY and liaison at senior levels across military, police, civic and charitable sectors
• Maintaining a close working relationship with Headquarters London District, the affiliated Military Headquarters for the Corps
• Oversight of training, deployment readiness, and operational planning
• Ensuring effective governance, reporting, and sound financial accountability
• Building and sustaining strategic relationships, networks and fundraising activity
• Leading and managing the employed Headquarters staff and volunteer officers of the Corps
• Overseeing the general administration and routine tasks of the Corps

Personal Specification

• Experience of working with Defence, Police or emergency services
• Proven ability to…