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FS CAP INT

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2163125
OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS
Flight Sergeant

15/08/2022, 23:55 

October 2022
3 Years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Full Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a OR7 FS (Any) to serve as FS Capability Integration (Cap Int) within HQ Space Command at RAF High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 3 October 2022.

In outline, the successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Assist with the pan-Defence Lines of Development (DLoD) integration of Space Command capabilities; assuring to the Commander of successful completion of all elements required for each programme.
  • Assist the SO2 and SO1 Cap Int in delivering pillar aspects of the Space Command Command Plan.
  • Coordinate DLOD Owners and their input to respective Capability Integration Working Groups.
  • Support, synchronise and cohere inputs and analysis from external and international entities to drive programme deliverables.
  • Provide specialist advice to Space Command capability teams regarding their programme management obligations.
  • Assist and deliver tasks ascribed by DH Plans as required.
  • Be prepared to provide resilience to deployed, vacant, or gapped UKSC Plans positions.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a FS (Any)
  • STRAP eligibility, and be a UK National (Non-Dual Nationality)
  • Completion of the Foundation Space Operations Course (FSOC online (within 3 months of starting work))
  • Completion of Capability and Acquisition Trg (Online((within 3 months of starting work))
  • Completion of CFP Cyber 101 Step 1 (within 3 months of starting work)
  • Must be able to obtain DV clearance
  • Intermediate and Advanced Space Operations Course.
  • APM PMQ Prince2.
  • Risk Management Principles.
  • Experience in radar, sensors, electronic warfare, space, or ISR.
  • Operational or staff experience in Space Command or Space Directorate.

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

Name: Sqn Ldr J Brown

Jonathan.brown893@mod.gov.uk

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Wg Cdr Becky Collis

SO1 Space Del

Rebecca.collis908@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 15 August 2022. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 August 2022.

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 (Full 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.

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.

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, Reserve personnel can, subject to operational demand, request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be requested 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(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements.

This opportunity is closed to applications.