602 SQN JNCO ADMIN

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl (People Ops – Pers (Spt))to serve as JNCO HR at 602 Sqn RAuxAF, Glasgow on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 06 January 2027.

The successful applicant will assist in the personnel management of all Sqn members, inclusive of the following:

• Provision of comprehensive administrative support to all Sqn members. Including Arrivals, Pay & Allowances, Appointments & Promotions, Movements, Mobilisations, Career Breaks, Further Service and Terminations.
• Supporting SNCO HR in the provision of HR specialist advice to all Sqn personnel, external agencies & stakeholders iaw current regulations and extant policy.
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
• Carry our duties of Appraisal Clerk ensuring all reports (MPAR, NSAR, OJAR & SJAR) are raised, processed and finalised in a timely manner and iaw JSP 757.
• Assisting the Unit Employment Support Officer in the completion and distribution of the Annual Employer Notification Letters.
• Assisting in the maintenance of an Employer Engagement database.
• Maintenance of Sqn HR Registers iaw AP 3392, Vol 7.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Cpl (People Ops – Pers (Spt))or a Air Specialist 1 (People Ops – Pers (Spt)) eligible for promotion (RAF Only) in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.

Have completed Aviator Development 1 (AD1) previously MLC or be willing to complete AD1 at the earliest opportunity.

Be computer literate (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and DC).

Hold a current UK Cat B (Car) driving licence.

If not already qualified, the successful applicant will be required to complete the RAF  Reserves Admin Course.

Be prepared to travel as required to effectively achieve the mandates of the post.

Availability to routinely work at weekends.

Hold NSV Security – SC.

Experience of Reserves HR policies and experience managing Reserve personnel.

Possess a broad spectrum of knowledge across all the personnel support disciplines.

Hold MODNET Local Security Officer (LSO) competencies and experience.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports and other evidence as appropriate.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name:  Sgt Dave Lind, SNCO HR, 602 Sqn.

Tel:  0300 1613070

Applications.  Candidate applications should as a minimum, comprise of a maximum 2-page CV, and copies of last 3 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:

WO D McFeeley, Executive Officer, 602(City of Glasgow) Sqn RAuxAF, 155 Carmunnock Road, GLASGOW, G44 5SS. Or by E-Mail to david.mcfeeley100@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 23 August 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 14 September 2026.

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 (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 3 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.

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.

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. This post is deployable/non deployable and/or has safety critical elements and/or involves operational support activity and/or is not sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 does not apply.

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/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, there is no SLA in Glasgow.