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D DEF S SO2

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1028279
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader

29/10/2021, 23:55 

May 2022
3 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
Def Ac, Shrivenham
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a squadron leader (Any Branch) to serve as Air Staff – SO2 Directorate of Defence Studies at Shrivenham on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 30 May 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

 

The Directorate of Defence Studies (RAF) (DDS (RAF)) forms part of the Air Staff but is remotely located at Shrivenham.  The unit’s role includes leading the RAF’s engagement with academia; producing the triannual Air and Space Power Review and annual Air and Space Power Journal; managing the CAS Fellowship Scheme; organising the Global Air Chiefs Conference in July and the annual Air and Space Power Conference in November and; and serving as the Training Requirements Authority for air and space power education and training.  The successful applicant will contribute to all of the unit’s outputs and will have direct responsibility for: 

 

  • Managing CAS Fellowships including: promoting the scheme; providing academic feedback to applicants; organising selection boards and supporting students.
  • Enhancing the RAF Centre for Air and Space Power Studies online presence.
  • Assisting with the organisation and delivery of air and space power conferences/workshops.
  • Coordinating the writing, production and distribution of air power publications including the Air and Space Power Review and CAS’s Reading List.
  • Assisting with the management of the DDS (RAF) budget including financial planning, forecasting, and in-year management.
  • Contract managing the Dowding Fellowship (MA in Air, Space, and Cyber Power).
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a squadron leader (any) or a flight lieutenant (any) if eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.
  • Possess a broad knowledge and understanding of Air, Space, and Cyber Power.
  • Excellent written communication skills and a sound understanding of post-graduate academic requirements.
  • Self-motivated and able to work within a small team.
  • Able and willing to visit universities, military training establishments and ‘Think Tanks’ within the UK to share ideas and build relationships.
  • HQ staff experience and completed IOD 4 and 5, ICSC(A) or ICSC(AR).
  • Experience of working with social media/digital communications.
  • Full driving licence.

 

Selection Process.  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 Amanda Scarth, Deputy Director Defence Studies (RAF)

Tel: 96161 8868 or 01793 788868

Email: amanda.scarth808@mod.gov.uk

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

Gp Capt Paul Sanger-Davies

Air Staff - Director of Defence Studies (RAF)

Rooms 119-121

Cormorant Building

Shrivenham Station

Wiltshire | SN6 8LA

Email: paul.sanger-davies719@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 29 October 2021.

 

Applicant Considerations. Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned in the RAFR 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 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 3 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 Branch & Trade 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 RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  Branch/trade sponsor 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, Branch/Trade 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’. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserves personnel are able to 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/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.

This opportunity is closed to applications.