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SNCO Mil Admin Travel

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2161904
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

14/07/2022, 23:55 

January 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
Imjin Barracks, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt - Any Trade - to serve as SNCO Mil Travel Admin at Imjin Barracks, Gloucester on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 09 January 2023 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status). The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Process of UK and overseas Travel advice & documentation to all PAGC personnel
  • Booking of MT and Hire car requests
  • Managing all Allstar fuel cards
  • Managing Driver’s documentation and yearly renewals
  • Raise and Maintain Trg records for all Staff in HQ Business Services. 
  • Deliver “In House” Training and Briefings for the HQ Business Team MT
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt Any Trade or a Cpl Any Trade eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 19.   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.
  • Experience in MOB Environment.
  • Understanding of GBT process for booking of travel.
  • Military or Civilian Instructor Qualification 

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process and promotion board if required for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports and an interview.  Telephone enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Sqn Ldr P H Davies

HQ Bus Servs Financial Mgr

HQ Business Services

01452 712612 Ext 5910 or 95471 Ext 5910 or email Phil.Davies513@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 P H Davies

HQ Business Services Financial Mgr

Room 230, HQ ARRC

Imjin Barracks

Innsworth

Gloucester, GL3 1HW

The closing date for applications is 14th July 2022 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted 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.

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 FTRS(HC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available.   However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at Imjin Barracks for the whole duration on the FTRS contract.

This opportunity is closed to applications.