SO3 Estate Plans

Subject to the formal establishment, a vacancy may arise for a Flight Lieutenant Any Profession, to serve as SO3 Estate Plans at RAF Cranwell on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 13 June 2022 (or earlier) subject to candidates status.

As SO3 Estate Plans (SO3 Est Plans) you are responsible to Officer Commanding Base Support Squadron (OC BSS) for the delivery of estate infrastructure planning, project engagement and associated infrastructure delivery tasks at RAF Cranwell and Barkston Heath as identified, but not limited to, the below.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Engagement in, and support to, Infrastructure delivery.
• Plan of works – Collate all planned infra works affecting RAF Cranwell and Barkston Heath into an effective portfolio schedule.
• Identify to the chain of command, and appropriate stakeholders, any delivery risks or issues identified in the portfolio schedule and provide reasoned options for mitigation or solution, recording detail as appropriate.
• Be responsible as the Station poc for engagement in planning and delivery of the Command Infrastructure Delivery Programme of works, including preparation and submission of annual bids.
• Undertake building utilisation assessments to identify spare capacity and opportunities for savings and efficiencies within the estate infrastructure.
• Stakeholder engagement and associated planning.
• Attend meetings to support infrastructure delivery and provide SME input, reporting and any follow-up actions. 
• Data handing – Ensure efficient capture, storage and exploitation of data in line with current regulation and guidance.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Flt Lt Any Profession.
• Evidence of working within project teams, facilities management or Station works experience.
• Be willing to undertake sufficient training as to increase efficiency in delivery of the role.
• An ability to work alone and also as part of a team.
• IT literate.

• Staff experience.
• Project, programme or portfolio management qualifications.
• Risk training or experience.
• Completed the Joint Infra Users Course.

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:

Name: Squadron Leader Tony Clayton

Tel: +44 300 1545359

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports) should be sent to:

Sqn Ldr AM Clayton – Anthony.clayton386@mod.gov.uk 

Officer Commanding Base Support Squadron

Support Wing Headquarters

Royal Air Force Cranwell

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 8HB

The closing date for applications is 03 March 2022 and interviews will take place soon after.

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) 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 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 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 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 or 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(HC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.