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INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2105734
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

28/10/2021, 23:55 

March 2022
4 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
TG4 - Information and Communications Technology
Information and Communications Technology Technician
RAF Coningsby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt – ICT Tech – to serve as Information System Manager (SNCO IS) at 41 Test & Evaluation Squadron (TES), RAF Coningsby on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 7th March 2022 (or earlier/later depending upon applicant status).

41 TES is the Royal Air Force’s operational and developmental Test Squadron for Typhoon.  Its mission is to deliver capability to RAF front line Typhoon squadrons. It does this by conducting trials and analysis of current and future capability enhancements from MoD and Industry partners.

Based at RAF Coningsby, the SNCO IS position is responsible for the management and delivery of Communication Information Systems (CIS). You will be working at the highest classification levels of the MoD to ensure the RAF Typhoon force maintains a lethal and decisive advantage over potential adversaries. 41 TES is a high-profile organisation and maintains a peer-less standard towards excellence in its work. To that end you will be expected to work collaboratively with other centres of excellence ensuring that we are always employing and helping determine best practice and innovation.

As 41 TES SNCO IS you are responsible to the 41 TES Ops Officer.

Principle duties include:

  • Manage, maintain and provide 1st/2nd line support to the ASWC small systems and ISS mobile working devices.
  • Be the technical D-CPT lead for the ASWC, inc maintaining and managing an IT asset register.
  • Delivery of the ASWC CIS change management process for all ISS and non-ISS systems through effective communication between all agencies/stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance on installation and upgrade procedures to ASWC sections, including but not limited to SCIDA compliancy, ISS/Atlas procedures and local orders.
  • Support 41 TES’s UK and overseas activities involving sensitive material; specifically, the movement and storage of sensitive material and the management of any associated facilities.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (ICT Tech) or a Cpl (ICT Tech) 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.
  • Able to meet the security requirements for the role including maintaining a Developed Vetted clearance.
  • Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
  • Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
  • Experience of working within a C4I Sqn, 90SU or equivalent.
  • Project management experience
  • Familiarity with Information Exploitation and Information Management practises

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.  Telephone enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Sgt Nigel Harper
Civ: 01526 346303
Mil: 95721 6303

 

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

Flt Lt Jackson / WO Dryburgh
41 Test and Evaluation Squadron
RAF Coningsby
Lincolnshire 
LN4 4SY

 

The closing date for applications is 28th October 2021 and (unless prom board required) interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the RAFR with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on FTRS (LC) 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 up to 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 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 in: 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. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF Coningsby.

This opportunity is closed to applications.