2620 HQ CMD WO

A vacancy has arisen for a WO (Gnr) to serve as the 2620 Sqn WO at 2620 Sqn RAF Marham on Additional Duties Commitment (ADC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 May 2024 (or earlier dependant on successful candidate circumstances).

In accordance with IBN 46 20, the post is also open for applicants to apply on alternative TCOS, including PTVR or VeRR. Applicants are requested to make their TCOS preference clear in their application covering letter, for review during the selection process. Applicants for alternative TCOS should state how the role could be delivered on their preferred TCOS, for consideration by the selection board.

The successful applicant will be responsible to the Sqn OC for the daily routine management of the Sqn, and particularly Sqn HQ Staffs.  In addition, the Sqn WO is responsible for all aspects of the Sqn’s Just Culture, discipline, dress, and deportment of Sqn personnel on operational, training, and administrative duties.

The successful applicant will also be expected to help the training team when required with drill, ceremonial, and auxiliary training, particularly with the Annual Continuous Training.

The post holder will be expected to work a total of 180 days per year which will include some weekends, particularly throughout the summer, plan, organise and participate in other Sqn training and recruiting events as necessary.  Applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentational).

Must either have been, or currently be, a Warrant Officer (Gnr) or a FS (Gnr) 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. 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.

For those applying on VeRR TCoS. Must either have been, or currently be, a WO – Gnr. Please note that in accordance with current guidelines, ‘exceptional’ circumstances do not currently exist to offer this position on promotion on VeRR TCoS.

• DTTTv2
• Currently be a serving member of the RAF or RAF Reserves.
• DI
• FP Cdr Cse.
• Marketing and/or recruiting experience, ideally in a Reserve Forces context.
• Familiar with the administration required for a RAF or RAuxAF Regt Sqn.
• Diversity and Inclusion Course.
• First Party Audit.
• Internal Validation.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports. Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name:  Sqn Ldr Jules Gavars

Tel:      0300 1573547

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV along with covering letter and copies of last 3 appraisal reports should be sent to:

Name: Mrs Helen Subramaniam

Email: Helen.Subramaniam100@mod.gov.uk

SO2 RPMC

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2024.

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 ADC (180) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for a period of 4 years. Suitably qualified candidates may apply to undertake the job on PTVR, or VeRR Terms and Conditions of Service, but will need to demonstrate during the selection process that they can meet the requirements of the position. 

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.

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.

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 ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.