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SO2 MEDIA PLANS

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1959515
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt, OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader

21/01/2022, 23:55 

April 2022
4 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
HQ Air Command
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant or Squadron Leader, 'Any' branch, to serve as SO2 Media Plans at HQ Air Command, RAF High Wycombe (flexible/remote working may be available) on FTRS (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 Apr 22.

The Air Media and Communications (Air M&C) team is responsible for the overall approach to RAF communications and engagement efforts, delivering against the RAF Communications and Engagement Strategies to raise awareness, understanding and to shape public opinion in favour of the RAF.

The post is responsible for working closely with news, internal comms, Digital and campaigns staff in Air M&C and across the RAF’s Media & Communications Officers (MCOs). The role will also require regular engagement with RAF senior leadership and with the MOD Directorate of Defence Communications (DDC). This involves the efficient coordination of resources to enable Air M&C to deliver news, campaigns and PR and provide media advice and strategy.

Key tasks include:

  • Support SO1 Media Plans and Air M&C senior leadership in developing, refining and delivering the RAF Communications Strategy.
  • Deputise for SO1 Media Strategy & Plans at planning and strategy meetings when required.
  • Track and task media events and Air M&C resources based upon agreed media plan.
  • Liaise with Air M&C departments, DDC, RAF Media Reserves and MCOs to ensure media activities are planned effectively and these AoRs are resourced to deliver against the media plan.
  • Support the development of campaign plans.
  • If required deploy as part of media planning team or Mobile News Team.
  • Support Insight, Data, Evaluation & Analysis team in evaluating trends that will inform strategic and tactical planning.
  • Maintain an overview of all plans, their progress and performance evaluation. This includes owning the RAF Communications and Engagement planning grid.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Flight Lieutenant or Squadron Leader (any Branch).   
  • Have media planning experience within a military and/or civilian environment.
  • Have an understanding of Air M&C and also how the RAF utilises media channels to tell its story and how audiences are influenced through messaging.
  • IOD 1/2/3 qualified, either as a Regular or Reservist.
  • Have previous experience of working with Air M&C either as part of the HQ, as a MCO and/or part of the RAF Media Reserves
  • Understand the use and impact of social media channels on media campaigns.
  • ICSC or IOD 4/5 (Air) qualified, either as a Regular or Reservist
  • An understanding of RAF functions and organisational structures.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 4 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name:  Wg Cdr Colin Mathieson, SO1 Media Plans, Coord & Evaluation, Air M&C

Tel: Either via Skype or 07866 853983

Email: colin.mathieson119@mod.gov.uk  

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Name:  Wg Cdr Colin Mathieson, SO1 Media Plans, Coord & Evaluation, Air M&C

Email: colin.mathieson119@mod.gov.uk  

Address (noting email applications are preferred)

Wg Cdr Colin Mathieson
SO1 Media Plans, Coord & Evaluation, Air Media & Comms
Lancaster Block
Headquarters Air Command
RAF High Wycombe
Bucks
HP14 4UE

The closing date for applications is 21 January 2022 and interviews will take place week commencing 31 January 2022.

Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned 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 4 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.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment.  Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  The relevant Profession’s advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.

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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’.

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 High Wycombe.

This opportunity is closed to applications.