ASWC ISX TEWAN DATA MANAGER

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt - TG4 - to serve as TEWAN Data Manager at the Air & Space Warfare Centre (ASWC), RAF Waddington.  This will be on Full Time Reserve Service (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 7th March 2022 (or earlier, depending upon applicant status). 

The mission of the ASWC is the provision of accurate, timely and contextual Integrated Mission Support to front line units and operational commanders.  Based in HQ ASWC, as TEWAN Data Manager you will be responsible for the management of information/data used by ASWC Test & Evaluation Squadrons (TES) IT system (TEWAN).  As somebody who enjoys solving problems you will use your technical ability and design flair to produce well thought out solutions that interface with the users in a way that is relevant to them.  The ASWC is a high-profile organisation and we aim to excel at what we do, to that end you will be expected to work collaboratively with other centres of excellence ensuring that we are always employing and helping determine best practice. 

Principal duties include: 

• Developing, implementing and maintaining processes and procedures for the effective management and assurance of information held within TEWAN.
• Developing and maturing user and/or system requirements for the effective management and assurance of TEWAN data, passing these through the TEWAN change management board as appropriate.
• Communicating effectively with ASWC TESs in the day-to-day management of information held within TEWAN.
• Managing and monitoring the movement of information to/from TEWAN with 3rd party systems and industry partners or to support the deployment of TEWAN.
  
  

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (TG4) or, a Cpl (TG4) who is eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. Promotion will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.
• Experience of managing information / data storage systems.
• Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Able to meet the security requirements for the role including maintaining a Developed Vetted clearance.
• Hold a full clean UK Driving Licence.

• Familiarity with Information Exploitation, Information Management, Information Assurance and Data Protection processes and policy within the MOD; iaw JSPs 440/441 and AP7004.
• Project management experience.

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.  Telephone/Email enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to: 

Sqn Ldr A Lewis

ASWC SO2 ISX

Civ - +4430016611921

Email – Andrew.lewis519@mod.gov.uk 

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

Sqn Ldr A Lewis

ASWC SO2 ISX

Air Warfare Centre

RAF Waddington

Lincoln

LN5 9WA 

The closing date for applications is 31 Oct 21 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 8 Nov 21.

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 FTRS (HC) 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 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 Branch & Trade Advisor to confirm current and 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, 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(HC) 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 RAF Waddington.