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ADMIN AND RECRUIT TRG COORD

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2074746
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

15/01/2023, 23:55 

February 2023
4 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
People Ops
Any
RAF Northolt
Middlesex
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (People Ops) to serve as the ADMIN AND RECRUIT TRG COORD on Full Time Reserve Service (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date being 23 February 23.

The ADMIN AND RECRUIT TRG COORD for 600 Sqn is responsible to the Sqn Trg Off (TO) for the following:

  • Provide specialist advice and assistance to People Ops and Logs Flt Cdrs and TO for arranging the provision of People Ops & Logs Phase 2 training and subsequent Ph3 training and employment of People Ops personnel.
  • Assist in the preparation and updating of materials for all People Ops lessons and development training, ensuring that all lessons provided are current and meet trg aims and outcomes.
  • Provide specialist advice and assistance to the TO for the provision of Logs (Sup) Phase 2 training and subsequent Professional development and employment of Logs (Sup) personnel.
  • Provide specialist advice and assistance to the TO for arranging the provision of Logs (MTD) Phase 2 training and subsequent Professional development and employment of Logs (MTD) personnel.
  • Act as the Lead Coord for the administration of the Squadron Duty Weekends on a rotational basis.
  • Carry out additional duties as required by the chain of command, in support of the Sqn and RAF Northolt.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sergeant, or a Corporal eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.

If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.    

  • A comprehensive knowledge of the HR/Personnel environment and JPA working practices.
  • A working knowledge of the RAF Reserves environment.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess a good working knowledge of current MOD IT systems, including the MS Office package.
  • A working knowledge of the RAF People Ops Profession Training, and a Defence Trainer Competence (DTC)
  • Hold a full, unrestricted UK Driving Licence (preferably with Category D1).

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

Flt Lt V Blundell

Skype: +44 300 152 9791

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2 page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports should be emailed to:

FS V C S Bannister

Adjutant

Victoria.Bannister980@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 15 Jan 23.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the RAFR 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 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 4 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 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.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  Branch/trade sponsor 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, 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 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, 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 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) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.

This opportunity is closed to applications.