SO2 BM Ops Safety Manager

A vacancy has arisen for a Sqn Ldr (Air Ops (Any)) to serve as SO2 BM Ops Safety Manager at BM Ops HQ, RAF Boulmer on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 26 August 2024 (or earlier, subject to candidate status).

A brief description of the role is as follows:

-        Providing advice and guidance to Cdr BM Ops and BM Ops units on the application of BM Safety Management (SM) processes. This will include advising Cdr BM Ops of any potential shortfalls in the capability or the resources required to achieve acceptable levels of safety within the BM Ops AOR; preparing information for Cdr BM Ops input at BM Ops safety mtgs and 2Gp safety mtgs
-        Helping Cdr BM Ops and BM Ops units maintain evidence to meet claims and arguments in the operating and equipment safety cases.  This will include attendance at safety related meetings including but not limited to meetings with regulators, HHQ, organisations faced by BM Ops, delivery teams/suppliers of BM Ops current/future equipment and NATS.
-        Conducting oversight/assurance activity at iaw policy.
-        Provide assistance and guidance for BM Ops Unit SM personnel in hazard ID/analysis as required and help in safe operations and management of change. Oversight of Hazard and Issues Logs within BM Ops AOR and ensure communication and onward transmission with HHQ and ADHs.  
-        Promotion of a positive safety culture within BM Ops to include Continuous Improvement initiatives/air safety training.
-         Manage ASACS Operating Safety Case in concert with 2 Gp BM Safety.
-        Liaise with 2 Gp BM Safety on SM Policy and Safety Cases.
-        Provide BM Ops HQ oversight of Resilience and Business Continuity plans for BM Ops HQ and Units.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sqn Ldr (Air & Space Ops (Any)) or a Flt Lt (Air & Space Ops (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.

Competencies iaw Annex M to BM SMM Ed 6:

Mandatory

• HFFT/EMFT
• HF & EM CT
• Unit SM Brief

Essential

• ASIMS
• DHASC

• MASRAMP
• ASMSO
• BM FSO Seminar
• EEM
• Air Safety Management experience at HQ or Unit level.
• Area or ASACS experience.

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 Adrian Stead

Tel: +44 3001671667

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 Adrian Stead

COS BM Ops HQ

RAF Boulmer

ALNWICK

NE66 3JF

adrian.stead859@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 21 April 2024 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

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 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.

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 RAF Boulmer.