Adjudication Officer V

A vacancy has arisen for a wing commander or squadron leader (any) to serve as an RAF Reserves Adjudication Officer (AO) within the RAF Reserves Adjudication Service (RAFRAS) at Imjin Barracks, Innsworth, Gloucestershire, on Volunteer Ex-Regular Reserves (VeRR) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), for up to 90 days per year, with an initial proposed start date of 3 October 2022, or earlier subject to candidate status. 

As a RAFR AO, the post incumbent will be responsible for: 

• Providing an effective Reserves Adjudication Service following reservist mobilisations in order to staff:
  
  • Applications from reservists or their employers against call-out.
  • Claims for financial assistance from reservists and employers.
• Providing policy advice and comment on adjudication issues to reservists, employers, RAuxAF sqn personnel, RAF, Tri-Service and MOD staffs. 
• Attending for duty or training for a minimum of 10 working days per year. 

• Demonstrate MOD or Command staff experience.                                 
• Experience of Reserves issues.
• Possess personnel casework experience.
• Be familiar with MODNET, JPA and Office 365 (with a working knowledge of Excel).

Selection Process.  A Selection Board will carry out a selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s CV and last 4 appraisal reports.  Telephone enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to 

Wg Cdr Stuart Cairns, COS RAFRAS 01452 712612 Ext 7487 or 95471 7487 or Gp Capt Katie Holcroft, DACOS RAFRAS on 01452 712612 Ext 7120 or 95471 7120. 

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

katie.holcroft181@mod.gov.uk.  Alternatively, they can be posted to: DACOS RAF Reserves Adjudication, c/o Imjin Barracks, Gloucester, GL3 1HW.

The closing date for applications is 24 August 2022.  Interviews will take place at Imjin Barracks, Gloucester soon after.

Unless already holding a commission in the Reserve 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 Additional Duties Commitment TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period up to 4 years subject to a 6-month probationary period. 

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the eligibility criteria (Age/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, however, not on promotion.  Prior approval will be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor in order 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 the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  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, branch and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsors 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. The number of VeRR contract days to be worked per year is up to 90, however an individual can normally expect to work 30 days/year depending on the Reserves mobilisation climate, but maybe required to work more in the event of a surge mobilisation. Days to be worked will be agreed on an individual basis as required but there will be a number of mandatory training days throughout the year where attendance is required. 

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  VeRR personnel are not required to undertake IRT training or the RAF Fitness test.    

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.  There is also an entitlement to a training bounty. 

Accommodation. Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to Service accommodation.