SO2 People Engagement

A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader (Any Profession) to serve as SO2 Engagement (PAGC) located in Cheltenham on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 21 November 2022, or earlier subject to candidates status. 

Reporting to PAGC SO1 Workforce, the successful candidate would provide D&G to external agencies, education establishments and military units on the opportunities within PAGC.  Also creating an Alumni facility so that PAGC would be able reach out to previous members as and when required provide them with information future opportunities within PAGC. 

Responsible for: 

• Military Lead for the Recruitment Pillar within PAGC liaising with outside agencies on the pathways into the Organisation. 

• Providing an Alumni facility for the organisation enabling PAGC to contact SP who have previously served within the Unit advising on opportunities for future assignments 

• Providing D&G to external Mil Units on pathways into the Organisation. 

• Providing D&G to PAGC EDI Advisor on military policies and processes. 

• Liaison with STRATCOM regarding UCM and opportunities within PAGC. 

• PAGC POC for the Defence Cyber Academy on pathways into the Organisation.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Squadron Leader or a Flight Lieutenant  who is eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. Promotion 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. 

This position requires enhanced DV and PAG Screening, which can be applied for once a candidate has been successfully appointed. The starting date for the appointment is dependent on clearances being received. However, applicants may be brought on earlier if they hold current DV level clearance.

Should have experience working in a Joint staff environment. 

Recent experience in a military intelligence and/or cyber support role would be an advantage.

Should have experience of working in a Tri-Service or Mil/Civ organisation. 

Previous experience of recruiting beneficial. 

Should have previous experience of dealing with single Service manning agencies.

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

Sqn Ldr A Lovejoy

Tel: 01452 712612 Ext 5904. 

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

E-mail  Adrian.Lovejoy634@MOD.Gov.UK 

The closing date for applications is 26 August 2022 .  Interviews (unless prom board required) interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

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 (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 3 years.  It is then anticipated that this post will move to Salmesbury in the NW of England. 

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 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/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. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at Imjin Bks.