P3 ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT SUPPORT

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant Engineer (Any) to serve as SNCO CESRT at RAFC Cranwell on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 05 October 2026.

RAF Recruitment and Selection’ Mission is to attract and select for training the diversity, quantity and quality of people necessary to sustain RAF operational capability.  SNCO CESRT will work within HQ R&S Specialised Recruiting Team to support the Recruiting Force and Professions Advisor’s Teams to select and recruit all Engineering and Cyberspace roles (Regular).

Specifically, upon successful completion of the RAF Recruiting Course at RAF Cranwell (unless already completed), SNCO CESRT will be responsible through Chief of Staff Specialist Recruiting Teams (COS SRT) to RF Commander the following aspects of Recruitment and Selection:

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Optimise the Engineering and Cyberspace Recruitment Strategy for the Engineering and Cyberspace Officer roles to meet the Into Training Requirement (ITR).
2. Propose and project manage new recruitment initiatives to meet Officer Engineering and Cyberspace ITRs.
3. Provide SME advice to the Marketing Dept to ensure all Officer Engineering and Cyberspace material is accurate, up to date and promotes the specialisation in the best light.
4. Establish and maintain close relationships with the Engineering and Cyberspace Professions Advisors, acting as focal point for all Officer recruitment queries.
5. Act as the focal point for professional advice concerning the RAF Engineering and Cyberspace Officer roles within HQ R&S.
6. Any other duties detailed by Gp Capt R&S, COS and XO.
7. Work collectively with nine Specialist Recruitment Teams (SRTs) and support the strategies to ensure the PATs are fully equipped for Armed Forces Recruitment, in April 2027.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

Must either have been, or currently be, Sergeant Engineer (Any) or PO

• Have recent RAF recruiting experience. Dependant on time out of recruiting the selected candidate may be required to undertake the RAF Recruiting Course.
• Confident and clear verbal skills, able to engage effectively, supportively, and enthusiastically with civilian applicants.
• Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to maintain accurate records.
• Able to prioritise a busy workload.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Able to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Must be prepared to travel to undertake visits to Reserve Sqns/RSWs throughout UK.
• Candidates to have an in-depth knowledge of RAF Reserves and RAF Regular Careers opportunities.
• A sound working knowledge of current Reserve Sqn/RSW laydown and roles.
• Good IT skills (including MS Office applications particularly MS Excel).
• Possess a full UK driving licence.

Selection Process.  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: Flight Lieutenant Rebecca Ennals

Email:   rebecca.ennals100@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:

Flight Lieutenant Rebecca Ennals, COS SRT: rebecca.ennals100@mod.gov.uk   

The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 14 September 2026.

Applicant Considerations

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 a period up to 31 March 2028.

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.

Applicants of an equivalent substantive 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: this position will not be offered on promotion to sister Services.  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.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

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 RAFC Cranwell