WO PEOPLE ENGAGEMENT AND BRIEFING

A vacancy has arisen for a Warrant Officer (Any Profession) to serve as WO People Engagement & Briefing within the Director People Division of HQ Air Command at RAF High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 28 July 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

The newly formed Whole Force Air People Engagement Team seeks to improve levels of Engagement throughout the Whole Force with the expectation that this will lead to a more productive, motivated, and committed workforce.  We achieve this primarily by undertaking Engagement Visits to units, sharing and gathering information to support both unit and strategic- level planning and activity.

The role primarily involves supporting the briefing element with associated responsibilities on behalf of Director People.  Sometimes the briefings will be delivered as part of the engagement visit, but, there will be a requirement to brief independently from a visit – to the RAF diaspora for example.

As part of the engagement team the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Support the design and delivery of briefing materials and content that delivers strategic messages on matters impacting Whole Force Air Personnel. Each presentation must also be tailored to meet the specific needs of each unit and the composition of the audience.
• Support the design and delivery of a virtual briefing mechanism.
• Support Q&A at the end of each briefing and provide formal responses post event. Maintain record of all Q&A handled.
• Collate and analyse feedback from each event as part of a process of continuous improvement.
• Work with and support the Engagement visit coordinator to both help shape the visit schedule and work with units to develop the Visit Instruction – particularly with those units where only the briefing team are attending.
• Facilitate or note-take at Insight Sessions (focus groups) when not delivering presentations and provide comprehensive summary notes to the engagement visit lead for inclusion in  
• Develop a network of stakeholders to ensure coherence across the command in strategic messaging, maintain situational awareness of personnel issues, and with that knowledge, support in the production of the Director People’s Bulletin.
• Take an active role supporting other Whole Force Air People Engagement Team activities when capacity allows. 

Must either have been, or currently be, a WO (Any Profession) or a FS (Any Profession) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP3392 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.  

Possess strong written and digital skills.

• A broad defence background.
• The ideal candidate will be outgoing, confident briefing to large audiences, and comfortable working in a whole force team.

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:

Name: Kelly Shipley

Tel: 078107966 732391 or Kelly.shipley100@mod.gov.uk

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

Kelly.shipley100@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2025 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 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.

Candidates must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.

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.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

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 High Wycombe.