EI2A CCLO XO

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant Any Profession to serve as CCLO XO  at RAF Odiham on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 12 October 2026 (or earlier/later depending on individual circumstances)

The primary purpose of the CCLO XO is to expand the reach, impact and effectiveness of the RAF's Engage, Inspire to Attract (EI2A) activity across the South West Region. By identifying and exploiting engagement opportunities, you will increase awareness of RAF careers and lifestyle amongst potential applicants and key regional influencer groups, with the aim of attracting new applicants to service under Op PROSPERITY.

You will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of a targeted programme of careers engagement activity, leveraging multi-station resources across the region, including RAF Odiham, RAF Benson and other defence units. Activity will include both face-to-face and virtual careers familiarisation events designed to maximise engagement with priority audiences which will include prospective applicants, educators, careers advisers, community leaders, youth organisations and other influencers who shape perceptions and career choices.

RESPONSIBILITIES: You will be responsible for meeting the following core objectives:

• Main Effort (ME). Oversee the planning and delivery of bespoke engagement events using assets across UK bases and other defence venues, with the aim of enhancing understanding of RAF careers and lifestyle by enabling audiences to experience authentic aspects of service life and the breadth of opportunities available ensuring they can make informed decisions about joining the Service, or positively encourage service in the RAF.
• Deliver a dynamic approach to engaging with the whole of UK society in order to establish a substantial, sustainable and diverse population who are eligible, qualified, possess the right aptitudes and attitudes and have a propensity to serve in the RAF.  Through informing and inspiring the public through Op PROPSPERITY activity optimising RAF estate, equipment, and personnel to engage in an innovative manner with priority audiences.

• Regional Engagement/Multi-Stn Collaboration. 

• Overseeing the planning and delivery of targeted engagement events across the region which enhance understanding of RAF careers and lifestyle by using assets at stns including RAF Odiham, RAF Bensonand other defence infrastructure such as Swanwick and Boscombe Down. Source defence venues across the region to identify and deliver initiatives that enhance understanding of RAF career pathways. This includes station-level careers events, presentations (virtual and face-to-face) and wider promotional activity.
• Engage with Stn Cdrs to deliver engagement activities aligned with AFR HQ intent and direction from SO2 EI2A, executing focused engagement activity that promotes all RAF professions in direct support of EI2A priorities, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all potential candidates. 
• Partnership Developmen Cultivate and maintain effective partnerships with educational institutions, underrepresented community groups, key influencers, MPCT Colleges and youth organisations. Plan and deliver targeted RAF familiarisation activity that accurately reflects RAF career opportunities, ethos, and lifestyle through these partnerships.
• Under-represented Groups. Identify and signpost underrepresented groups and specialist education providers to tailored specialist RAF engagement events, assuming lead delivery responsibility with the region AOR.
• Work Experience. Close liaison with the SO2 EI2A WExp, SERCO/sS outreach teams and the EI2A Virtual Work Experience (vWExP) contractor (Springpod) to maximise outreach opportunities and coordinate on-site engagement for successful programme participants. Ensure registered RAF vWExP learners are engaged appropriately and enable timely opportunities for engagement at in-reach events, to fully utilise learners motivation.
• Broader Support Activity/Project Management. When capacity permits, provide project management support for Op CLOUDBURST and wider Op PROSPERITY tasks, including careers fairs, work experience initiatives aimed at promoting the RAF as a career of choice.
• Reporting. Maintain complete and accurate EI2A activity records and submit a comprehensive monthly report, including relevant performance data and analysis, to the Chain of Command.
• Identify and cultivate and maintain new and existing relationships with key educational establishments, MPCT colleges, youth groups, including uniformed organisations (ie Air Cadets, CCF, UAS etc) to promote RAF Careers.
• Where capacity permits, provide support to Op CLOUDBURST and wider Op PROSPERITY tasks, including careers fairs, work experience initiatives aimed at promoting RAF careers.
• You will act as the Recruitment & Selection (R&S) Engage Inspire to Attract (EI2A) liaison link utilising stn resources and your local network of trade/branch ambassadors to conduct in-reach activities as directed by the EI2A CoC.
• Under-represented Groups. Identify and signpost underrepresented groups and specialist education providers to tailored specialist RAF engagement events, assuming lead delivery responsibility with the region AOR.

VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT.  Act as a focal point for coordinating VIRTUAL CCLO activities including: 

• Monthly virtual “Look at Life” events and specialist profession webinars
• Targeted parent and guardian webinars 
• MPCT virtual CCLO presentations
• University Air Squadron virtual engagement
• Sprinpod vWExp candidates align to on-site specialist events

Specific XO RESPONSIBLITIES Linking in with input from the SoMo, SO2 Ethnic Minorities (EM) and SO2 Work Experience (WExp), you will be responsible to the SO2 CCLO for overseeing the standardisation and delivery of:

• Induction of new Staff. Coordinate the induction, training and ongoing development of all new CCLO staff. Monitoring mandatory training requirements against levels of achievement.

• Standardisation. With responsibility for monitoring the standardisation and quality of delivery and processes across the UK team you will conduct on site 6 monthly quality audits of events across all CCLO bases.

• Reporting and Data Collation. Analyse data and compile monthly progress returns on the F540 and EI2A SHAREPOINT for all CCLO stations. Maintain complete and accurate EI2A activity records and submit a comprehensive monthly report, including relevant performance data and analysis, to the Chain of Command.

• Marketing. Oversee the promotion and marketing of all CCLO events liaising with EI2A media team a/r.
• Deputise for SO2 CCLO in their absence or as/when required.

• A full UK D1 driving licence (for transporting candidates during events)
• Experience of delivering presentations to audiences
• Strong evidence of experience in engagement with youth
• Hold a DBS or be prepared to undergo clearance

• Recruitment experience
• Youth Engagement experience
• Event programming and delivery
• Practical experience of engaging with Educational Establishments, and with other external bodies/agencies and/or hosting groups
• Project Management experience – to support Op CLOUBURST
• Marketing or Media experience
• Presenting to large audiences
• Outstanding IT Skills particularly PowerPoint and MS package
• Ethnic Minority awareness – Should be able to demonstrate an awareness of religious and cultural diversity

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 4 appraisal reports and other evidence as appropriate.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Squadron Leader J Millard-Smith

Tel:  07980 261654

Applications.  Candidate applications should as a minimum, comprise of a maximum 2-page CV, and copies of last 4 appraisal reports (as required). Where candidates have been out of military service and / or have additional civilian SQEP relevant for the role, they should include evidence including qualifications, references, civilian appraisals as deemed appropriate, for use by the Selection Board, and should be sent to:

Name: Squadron Leader J Millard-Smith

Jacqueline.Millard-Smith912@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 20 August 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 24 August 2026.

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 (Home Commitment) 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 must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior 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.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

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 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 Odiham.