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SO2 STANDARDS

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
ECR 34440
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader

24/09/2021, 23:55 

March 2022
3 Years
Royal Air Force
Personnel
Training
Shrivenham
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

 

Subject to formal establishment amendment, a vacancy may arise for a Squadron Leader (Pers (Trg)) to serve as SO2 Standards (2iC DCTS) on FTRS (HC) TCoS in the Defence Centre for Training Support at the Defence Academy (Def Ac) Shrivenham, with an initial proposed start date of 21st March 2022 (or earlier, depending upon formal establishment and candidate status). 

The Unit role is: To prepare and support the development of personnel employed to analyse, deliver, design, manage or assure UK Defence training.  DCTS 2iC/SO2 Standards is the lead staff officer in DCTS coordinating key staff, assurance, governance and resource functions on behalf of CO DCTS The role of 2iC/SO2 Standards is to: 

  • Act as defacto DCTS 2IC and command DCTS in the absence of CO DCTS. Lead DCTS senior management and command team.
  • Provide governance and coordination for the DCTS Training Support CEB working group.
  • Maintain all DCTS SOPs, maintain the Management Trg System and TQM.
  • Provide support and development for DCTS and franchise trainers, delivering training where appropriate to meet development needs.
  • In conjunction with SO2 Franchise Delivery Team to undertake quality assurance and audit practices, including assurance of standards across the franchises.
  • Annual compilation of the DCTS SOTT and SOTR and scheduling of residential and franchised courses for publication in the DCTS Trg Sp DIN.
  • Lead on all DCTS standards activity. Lead for 1st Party Audit and support to 2nd and 3rd Party Audits.
  • Coordinate human and financial resources in line with defence priorities and allocated budget.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Squadron Leader (Pers (Trg)) or a Flight Lieutenant (Pers (Trg)) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. All promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. 
  • Completed ICSC(A) or IOD4&5 (or on appointment if promoted on appointment).
  • TRAINING DEVELOPMENT|TRGDEV1/2/3|RAF and TRGDEL1 & 2|RAF
  • Previous Subunit Command experience.
  • Experience of working within a DSAT related role

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 4 appraisal reports as required. 

 

Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to: 

Sqn Ldr Davina Fisher, SO2 Reserves, JFD  davina.fisher159@mod.gov.uk

 

Applications.  Due to the current COVID-19 situation candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent electronically to Sqn Ldr Davina Fisher, SO2 Reserves, JFD  davina.fisher159@mod.gov.uk

 

The closing date for applications is Fri 24 September 2021 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 04 October 2021.

Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned in the RAFR with a liability for call-out for permanent service. 

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) 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 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. 

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 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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserves personnel are able to 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 TaCoS.  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 FTRS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA), on a case by case basis if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the JFD.

This opportunity is closed to applications.