Adjudication Officer (V)

A vacancy has arisen for a wing commander or squadron leader (any branch) to serve as an RAF Reserves Adjudication Officer (AO) within the RAF Reserves Adjudication Service (RAFRAS) at Imjin Barracks, Innsworth, Gloucestershire, GL3 1HW, on Volunteer Ex-Regular Reserves (VeRR) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), for 20 -30 days per year, with the flexibility of up to 90 days (depending on the needs of the Service). The initial proposed start date is 24 June 2024 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status). 
 
As a RAF Reserves Adjudication Officer, the post incumbent will be responsible for: 
 
a.    Providing an effective Reserves Adjudication Service following reservist mobilisations in order to staff: 
 
(1)    Applications from reservists or their employers against call-out. 
 
(2)    Claims for financial assistance from reservists and employers. 
 
b.  Providing policy advice and comment on adjudication issues to reservists, employers, RAuxAF sqn personnel, RAF, Tri-Service and MOD staffs. 
 
c.    Attending for duty or training for a minimum of 10 working days per year.

(1)    Must either have been, or currently be a wg cdr or sqn ldr (or equivalent), any profession.

(1)    Demonstrate MOD or Command staff experience.  
 
(2)    Experience of reservist issues. 
 
(3)    Possess personnel casework experience. 

(4)    Completed ICSC(Air) / IOD 5
 
(5)    Be familiar with MODNET, JPA and Office 365 (particularly Word and Excel).

A Selection Board will carry out a selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s CV and last 4 appraisal reports.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy in the first instance should be made to GC RAFRAS, Gp Capt Stuart Cairns at stuart.cairns958@mod.gov.uk or Wg Cdr Carrie Rossi at carrie-anne.rossi786@mod.gov.uk . 

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports) should be emailed to: stuart.cairns958@mod.gov.uk. Alternatively, they can be posted to: GC RAF Reserves Adjudication, c/o Imjin Barracks, Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 1HW. 

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2024 and interviews will take place week commencing 08 April 2024 ​at Imjin Barracks. 

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 ​Volunteer ex-Regular Reserve​ 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, subject to a 6-month probationary period. 

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.  

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 and 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 KR 1027 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. The number of VeRR contract days to be worked is between 20-30 per year, with the flexibility – if required – of up to 90 days depending on the needs of the Service.  RAFRAS provides a core office-based service to its key stakeholders on Tue-Thu weekly (08h30-16h30), which is also where and how the ab initio Adjudicator would complete formal and on-the job training, after which, flexible working arrangements can be agreed subject to discussion with the Line Management.  

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 VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.