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SO2 WR PLANS 5

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1699125
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader

29/07/2022, 23:55 

October 2022
4 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sqn Ldr (Any) to serve as SO2 WR Plans 5 at RAF High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 31 October 2022 or earlier subject to candidates’ status.

-        Plans 5 should:

  • Engage within Air TLB (Cap, RP, Gps etc) to understand any cross TLB change activity.
  • Scrutinise TLB change activity raised as part of the ABC change process as required iot understand implications on RAF WR.
  • Support the ABC planning, approval and implementation process protecting RAF interests across all TLBs.
  • Engage across WR Structures to understand structural implications of change activity.
  • Engage with WR Strategy to understand implications against the Strategic Workforce Review.
  • Engage with WR Forecasting to understand the implications against In To Training Targets (ITTs).
  • Engage with RP to understand higher HQ direction.
  • Represent ACOS WR&R and the RAF’s WR interests as the Pers DLoD owner on all appropriate Programme Working Groups and Programme Boards.
  • Any other duties/meetings as directed by SO1 Plans.
  • Officers must either have been, or currently be, a Sqn Ldr (Any) or a Flt Lt (Any) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. 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.   
  • Completion of IOD 1-3, or equivalent.
  • Previous Staff experience.

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 Middleton

Tel: +443001627398

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

Wg Cdr A J Middleton, email: Amanda.middleton743@mod.gov.uk.  Address: Spitfire 1S01, RAF High Wycombe, Walters Ash, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4UE

The closing date for applications is 29 July 2022. Unless a promotion board is required, interviews will take place week commencing 20 June 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.

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/HC)/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 High Wycombe.

This opportunity is closed to applications.