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Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2067815
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

10/11/2023, 23:55 

February 2024
5 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF Coningsby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Additional Duties Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant – Any Profession – to serve as SNCO Engagement at RAF Coningsby on Additional Duties Commitment (ADC - 180) Terms and Conditions of service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 26 February 2024 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

Reporting directly to the Station Warrant Officer and, in turn, the Station Engagement Officer (Flying Officer) you will support the Station Warrant Officer with responsibility for organising and overseeing a wide range of Station ceremonial events both on and off the Station. In addition, working with RAF Coningsby’s Engagement and Media and Communications team, you will have a key role in supporting the delivery of Station VIP visits and other high profile engagement events, with a particular focus on the oversight of the Station’s youth engagement work and with direct responsibility for managing RAF Coningsby’s Work Experience Programme.

  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (Any Profession) or a Cpl (Any Profession) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.
  • Military service within the last 5 years.
  • Worked as a SNCO i/c Discipline.
  • Qualified as a Drill and Ceremonial Instructor.
  • Experience working with youth organisations and organising youth events.

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:

WO Collinge

01526 347644

Applications

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

WO RG Collinge

SWO

RAF Coningsby

Lincolnshire

LN4 4SY

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2023 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

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 Additional Duties Commitment (180) 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 ADC 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 Coningsby.

This opportunity is closed to applications.