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Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1944741
OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS
Flight Sergeant

12/11/2021, 10:35 

April 2022
2 Years, 8 months
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF Halton
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flt Sgt – Any Trade - to serve as Online Developer and Course Design Manager at ACS RAF Halton on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 04 April 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

The FS Online Development and Course Design role entails the support and progression of all distant learning and VLE support to all ACS MLC’s. The role requires development and evolution of blended learning solutions as well as innovative learning technologies to enhance and evolve the learning experience for all NCO’s. This role would be ideally suited to someone with a passion for Learning Technologies, Virtual Reality and a desire to be innovative in the way that ACS uses technology.

Responsible for:

  1. Developing blended learning solutions to ACS courses, in line with DSAT
  2. Developing blended learning solutions using the Moodle platform through the Defence Gateway.
  3. Introducing new and innovative learning technologies, in consultation with the Resource Management Team, in order to ensure Phase 3 Trg is fit for purpose
  4. SME advice to development, maintenance and administration of all online training, in consultation with the Admin Support Team, to assist students.
  5. Maintaining a programme of CI across all courses. In consultation with the Trg Off, ensure that content and delivery satisfies the intent of the GPS.
  6. Liase with internal and external training providers to ensure the application of best practise throughout ACS
  7. Conduct bespoke reviews of course content as highlighted by WO MLC or Trg Spt Team
  8. Undertake course design duties, in liaison with SNCO CDT, in order to provide support to all MLCs. Ensure that DSAT compliance with the implementation of training new course elements

Must either have been, or currently be, a Flt Sgt (any) or a Sgt (any) 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.  

Defence Information Management Passport (DIMP).

Sy Education.

Fire.

D&I.

Human Factors.

ACS Sqn Induction.

Design and Development courses

Moodle Developers Course

Learning Technologies Course

Sub-Category Manager Course

Course Design Course

Internal Validation


DTS

Selection Process.  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.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to: 

Name: Flt Lt Stew Kearney

Telephone Number/s Mil: 95237 6294 Civ: 01296 656294

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

ACS Trg Off, ACS, Kermode Hall, RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 5PG OR emailed to stewart.kearney927@mod.gov.uk 

The closing date for applications is 5 December 2021 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

Applicant Considerations. 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 Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) 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 31 December 2025. 

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. 

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 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 with this position.

This opportunity is closed to applications.