Beta

This is a trial service — your feedback will help us to improve it.

RAUXAF PART-TIME VOLUNTEER RESERVIST VACANCY AT JSSU(V) [RAF Digby]. OC A SQUADRON - ANY TRADE – OF3 - SQN LDR

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2022/52
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader

24/06/2022, 23:55 

August 2022
5 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
JSSU(V) RAF Digby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
RSDs - Reserve Service Days

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Officer Commanding A Squadron, Joint Service Signal Unit (Volunteers) RAF Digby, with an initial start date of Aug 22. The post holder is to act as a CEMA Operations lead, following direction specified in the CO’s CAPDEV directive.

The postholder is required to have a Developed Vetting level of security.   

The successful candidate will be employed under RAuxAF PTVR Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS).  The start date in post will be commensurate with the confirmation of their Developed Vetting security status.  As an integral member of the Unit, they will also be required to support other whole-Unit tasks and activities, including training weekends, Cap Dev (Capability Development), FPREP (Force Preparation) and Annual Camp Training.

JSSU(V) offers continuous personal and professional training and development, and the post holder will benefit from opportunities for career progression, mentoring, mobilising and deploying as a fully qualified, experienced and valued Reservist. 

 Role Responsibilities will include:

Command a Sqn of tS specialists undertaking a variety of JCG/CEMA operational roles.

Maintain competence in CEMA disciplines in order to understand, manage and contribute to operations as directed by UHQ.

Provide input into contingency and crisis planning.

Contribute to Unit delivery of J1 – J7.

Create an environment that promotes welfare and personal development of Sqn personnel.

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of tS / Corps/Regt policies and procedures.

Engage in Unit comms plan.

 

Must have attained at least the rank of Sqn Ldr or is currently provisionally selected for promotion to Sqn Ldr.

DV Clearance. Those candidates who do not hold the required level of security clearance, must be willing to submit to the current DV clearance and PAG screening processes;

An offer of employment will be provisional and dependent upon obtaining the requisite DV clearance and PAG screening.

For the purposes of National Security, the candidate must be a UK national, and not hold a dual nationality.

Recent experience of the JCG/CEMA/DSE environment.

Experience of Joint and/or Army administration processes.

Experience of the Reserves.

Candidate applications must include;

a CV (maximum 2 pages)

copies of their last 3 appraisal reports

Applications should be sent to:

Capt Sam Blackshaw – samantha.blackshaw497@mod.gov.uk 

JSSU(V) UCMO

RAF Digby, Lincolnshire, LN4 3LH

Tel: 01526 327589

           

The closing date for applications is 24 June 22  

Only those candidates who have been selected for interview will be informed of their successful application thus far.

Enquiries concerning the vacancies should also be made to:

Name: Capt Sam Blackshaw – samantha.blackshaw497@mod.gov.uk 

Tel: 01526 327589

Selection Process:  

Once an individual has been invited to interview, an Interview Panel will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post.

The panel will consider all applicants who have attained the required qualifications.   The last 3 appraisal reports for all ex-Regular RAF applicants will be considered.

The appointment is on Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR) TACOS 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 and 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 past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment.  Prior approval may be sought from the relevant Branch & Trade Advisor to confirm current and past 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 Matters.  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-veteransOf particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’.

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 TACOS. 

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.