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P2 ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT SUPPORT

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1963520
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

21/07/2023, 23:55 

September 2023
3 years, 7 months
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF Cranwell
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (Any Profession; however, preference will be given to those who are in Engineering and Cyberspace) to serve as P2 Engineering Recruitment Support within Headquarters Recruitment and Selection (HQ R&S) at RAF Cranwell on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 04 September 2023 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status and position becoming vacant).

SNCO P2 Engineering Recruitment Support is responsible to SO3 Engineering Specialist Recruitment for the planning and delivery of all aspects of recruitment activity targeted at improving recruitment of graduate engineers in to the Engineering & Cyberspace Professions.

Responsible for:

  • Contributing towards meeting Into Training Requirements (ITRs) by promoting the RAF Engineer Officer as the career of choice to potential applicants.
  • Optimising engagement activity to promote the Engineering & Cyberspace Professions to graduate engineers, this includes managing a network of Engineer Officer ambassadors.
  • Provide SME advice to HQ R&S’s Marketing Dept to ensure the P2 Engineer & Cyberspace content of the website and other recruitment material are accurate, up to date and promotes the Professions in the best light.
  • Project management of P2 Engineering & Cyberspace recruiting initiatives, from establishing a requirement, guiding enabling contractors through the concept development, and throughout the delivery phase.
  • Act as the focal point for professional advice concerning the RAF Engineering & Cyberspace Professions within HQ R&S.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sergeant (Any Profession) or a Corporal (Any Profession) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. 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.
  • Must be able to effectively prioritise a diverse work load, appropriately and proactively progressing tasks to maintain the overall impetus of P2 Engineering & Cyberspace recruitment.
  • Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office applications in order to foster a collaborative digital working environment.
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence.
  • Although infrequent, the applicant must be prepared to work some weekends.
  • Should understand and be able to articulate the entry requirements, role and career profile of Engineer Officers.

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

Name: Flt Lt M Daly

Tel: 07974594300 or +443001553670

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

Flt Lt M Daly (Mark.Daly682@mod.gov.uk), SO3 Cyberspace & Engineering Specialist Recruitment, Adastral Hall, PO Box 1000, RAFC Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8GZ

The closing date for applications is 21 July 2023 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 24 July 2023.

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 (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of up to 31st March 2027.

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.

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 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/HC)/ADC 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 RAF Cranwell.

This opportunity is closed to applications.