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SNCO TRAINING SUPPORT 611 SQN

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1715752
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

27/03/2023, 23:55 

July 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF Woodvale
Lancashire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt (Any) to serve as SNCO Training Support at 611 Sqn RAuxAF, RAF Woodvale on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 31 July 2023 (or earlier, depending upon the position becoming vacant).

The post holder’s duties will include:

  • Management of Sqn Training Weekend planning, administration and delivery.
  • Management and oversight of training pipeline for Part Time Volunteer Reserves. 
  • Management of mandatory training records.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (Any).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage work/resources in order to meet deadlines, including out of hours and weekends as required.
  • Previous experience of working with Reserves.
  • Qualified Defence Train the Trainer (Phase 3) (If not held can be attained in post).
  • Qualified Force Development facilitator, Diversity & Inclusion facilitator and Human Factors facilitator (If not held can be attained in post).

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Flt Lt Ruth Caplan

611 Sqn Trg Off

RAF Woodvale

Formby

Merseyside

L37 7AD

Tel Civ: 01704 872287 Ext 7274

Tel Mil: 95512-7274

Email: ruth.caplan100@mod.gov.uk

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports) should be sent to:

ruth.caplan100@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 27 March 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 03 April 2023.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years.

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the QR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391 (Vol 3, Lft 207, Annex L, Para 1a).

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF Woodvale.

This opportunity is closed to applications.