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RAF LEAD Leadership Coach

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
ECR 52333
OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr, OF-1 - Mid/Sub Lt - 2Lt/Lt - Plt/Fg Offr, OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt, OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr, OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr, OF-5 - Capt RN - Col - Gp Capt
Flight Lieutenant, Flying Officer, Group Captain, Squadron Leader, Warrant Officer, Wing Commander

30/11/2022, 23:55 

February 2023
5 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
RAF High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Volunteer Ex Regular Reserve

Vacancy detail

A vacancy may arise for a WO to Gp Capt to design and deliver a performance coaching package to RAF LEAD Programme, based out of RAF High Wycombe, but remote working, on Volunteer ex-Regular Reserve Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 06 February 2023.

The RAF LEAD programme is a voluntary 12-month accelerated development scheme for ORs across the organisation who are displaying exceptionally high leadership potential. The  coaching lead will help design and trial a coaching packing to support the RAF LEAD package. This is an exciting role, which requires enthusiasm and passion for people development.

Responsibilities of the post include:

  • In collaboration with SO1 TC&D, design a coaching template and evaluation tool that is coherent with objectives of RAF LEAD.
  • Deliver a package of performance/leadership coaching sessions to a selected cohort of RAF LEAD participants as part of a coaching trial.
  • In collaboration with SO1 TC&D, conduct an evaluation of the coaching trial and make recommendations for a sustainable coaching package to help enable our most talented leaders to reach their full potential.
  • Must either have been, or currently be a RAF WO or commissioned officer, up to the rank of Gp Capt, any Profession.
  • Must possess a L7 post-graduate coaching qualification, accredited by either the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Association of Coaching (AC) or European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
  • Experience in planning, evaluation, and analysis.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 (for aviators)/4 (for officers) appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Wg Cdr Paul Webber

paul.webber115@@mod.gov.uk

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Wg Cdr Paul Webber, OC TC&D – paul.webber115@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2022.

Interviews will take place week commencing 12 December 2022.

Unless already enlisted/commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted/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 5 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 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, Profession 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 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 VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

This opportunity is closed to applications.