EXECUTIVE OFFICER SCOTTISH RESERVE SUPPORT WING

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy may arise for a Sqn Ldr (Any) to serve as the Executive Officer (XO) SRSW at MOD Leuchars on FTRS – Limited Commitment (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 Sep 24 (or earlier/later subject to candidate status).

SCOTTISH RESERVES SUPPORT WING

As the Senior Full Time Reservist on the Wg the XO SRSW provides and ensures the enabling capabilities to permit the team to undertake exemplary Phase 1 training (trg), focused attract and recruitment activity and associated support all at the right time, right place and to target.

The Post: Reporting to Officer Commanding (OC) SRSW, the post is based at MOD Leuchars with remote working options available (subject to agreement at interview). Please note the to enable the support of trg, engagement and recruiting activity, the role requires occasional travel with associated overnight stays and weekend working.

About Us:

SRSW Mission: To recruit, train and deliver motivated and inspired RAF Reservists to Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) Squadrons within the SRSW AOR, ready to embark on Phase 2 training and ultimately deliver operational output for the RAF.

The team is entrepreneurial, proactive, and work in a highly collaborative, forward leaning, challenging environment. We work closely with RAuxAF squadrons, civilian employers, outside agencies and tri-Service personnel to enable a supportive, collaborative training and recruitment environment. Our mantra is: Attract, Engage, Recruit, Train, and Advocate. Your work will be key in enabling the team to recruit and train the reservists we need for the future.

About You: We’re looking for someone who is comfortable leading a multi-talented diverse team, a proactive individual who is content with empowerment and engaging with all ranks as XO. Someone who can identify issues before they become problems. Resourceful, well organized, and confident. As XO SRSW you’ll represent the SRSW at key meetings and activities. You’ll have an enquiring mind, provide inspirational leadership, manage personnel and resources, make informed assessments, and relay key information in a variety of formats depending upon the audience(s).

We’ll expect you to go the extra mile, but in return we’ll invest in you, we’re committed to your development. You’ll get the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the Defence, where there is plenty of team spirit. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working with colleagues, learning from them, and collaborating to achieve great results each and every time. The Royal Air Force is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

The Final Word: We’re a newly formed, forward leaning organisation working at pace. The adopted attitude is that no idea is a bad idea, and the best ideas are the ones that should be tested and tried. You will need to thrive and deliver results in an ambiguous, innovative, progressive environment. If you possess a considered, proactive team focused background with experience of working in dynamic, challenging environments, we'd like to hear from you!

• 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.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communications with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and confidently operate in converse in high-level meetings and forums.
• Have served on a RAuxAF Sqn and/or have a thorough understanding of the roles and functions of the RAF Res.
• Evidence of Leadership role.
• Ability to work across various C2 and Command structures simultaneously.
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative.
• Defence Trainer Course (DTc) qualification or willingness to undertake trg.
• Deputise for OC SRSW as required.

• Successful completion of Commanding Officers of Training Establishments (COTE) course.
• An understanding of the RAF Recruitment process and Basic Recruit Training course (BRTC) requirements for RAF Reserves.
• An understanding of Reserve Forces & Cadet Association (RFCA) and broader Reserve cultures.
• DBS and appropriate Clearances (if not currently held, clearances undertaken as part of the selection process).
• Have sound awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and the responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. 1974. (Managing Safely (CN 2823) or equivalent.
• Selection Interview Techniques qualified or willingness to undertake trg.
• An understanding of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) process, knowledge of DSAT documentation and or experience of a Phase 1/Phase 2 trg environment in a trg capacity.

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 S Fry, OC SRSW

Email: stephen.fry592@mod.gov.uk

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

Name: Sqn Ldr D Capel, XO SRSW

Email: (Air-COSRes-StratPlans-SO2), David.Capel273@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 25 April 2024 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 29 April 2024.

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 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.

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, 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 FTRS(LC) 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 MOD Leuchars.