3605 JNCO RAFP INSTRUCTOR 1

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy has arisen for a Cpl RAF Police to serve as 3605 Training Coordinator at 3605 Sqn RAuxAF on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 05 October 2026 or earlier/later, subject to candidate status and formal establishment of position.

As part of No 4 (RAuxAF) RAF Police & Security Wing, FTRS JNCO training posts will report directly to the Wg HQ but reside at Waddington.  The post holder will be part of a trg team that will provide and co-ordinate training to RAF Police Reserves; in this specific case, to those who are located in Waddington and support Ph 2 RAFP Reserves trg at Honington as required. The post holder will train RAF Police Reserves to support regular RAF activity in delivering utility to ASF, and where directed, to support UK and overseas operations and exercises.

The post holder will also be required to ensure that RAF Police Reserves are in date with mandatory RAF qualifications and liaise with CRF and Stn FPFT staffs to co-ordinate any MOD or weapons training, as required. Applicants will need to possess strong communication and organisational skills, have a confident and dynamic manner, and be comfortable engaging with both military and civilian personnel in various environments. 

Their primary duties will include: 

• The coordination and management of Phase 2 and continuation trg (Phase 3) for RAFP Reserves at Waddington.
• Support to Sqn PTVRs through Phase 1 Trg and preparation prior to attending Ex GRIFFIN ENDEAVOUR (RAFP Ph 2 trg).
• Plan and facilitate all mandated trg for RAF Police Reserves and ensure all RAF Police Reserves trg databases are maintained.
• Conduct PPST and be a PPST UI for the region, which includes PPST support to regular RAF Police personnel when required.
• Engagement with the Wg HQ Ops team regarding opportunities for RAF Police Reserves to gain and maintain SQEP in order to fulfil the requirements of the CONEMP.
• Monitor and maintain all RAF Police training resources and PPE.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• (Aviators) Must either have been, or currently be, a Corporal RAFP or an Air Specialist Class 1 RAFP 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.

• Be or be able to become a PPST UI.
• Experience of working with Reserves, preferably on a RAuxAF Sqn.
• Protective Security (PS) course.
• Defence Trainer Course.
• Avn Sy (Foundation and Operator).
• PIP1 Interview trained with experience of interviewing.
• Law Enforcement (LE) experience.
• Experience of delivering training in a military environment.
• Must possess strong organisational and communication skills.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications, in particular Powerpoint, Word and Excel.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Must be willing and capable of working weekends when required.

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

Name: WO Roberts, GCSP Reserves WO RAF Police

Email: Sue.roberts468@mod.gov.uk

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

Sgt Brown

2503 Sqn Chf Clk

RAF Waddington

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN5 9NB

Email:   reg.brown345@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 21 August 2026.

Interviews will take place shortly afterwards depending on promotion board requirement.

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 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.

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 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, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF Waddington.