WO HR Operations

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy may arise for a Warrant Officer (People Operations – Pers Spt) to serve as WO HR Operations at HQ RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC), RAF Cranwell, on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 26 August 2024 (or earlier/later subject to formal establishment and candidate status).

This is a varied role which involves the development of personnel policies, procedures and assurance processes, for the through-life administration of the RAFAC’s 10,000+ Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV).  Reporting directly to SO2 Personnel, the position of WO HR Operations is responsible for:

-        Day-to-day line management of the HR Operations team’s CS clerks.

-        Remaining conversant in all HR Operations-relevant legislation and parent Service policy and procedures.

-        Utilising SME knowledge, skills, and expertise to draft (following consultation with key stakeholders) timely operational updates of RAFAC’s personnel policies.

-        Develop, introduce, and routinely review a comprehensive HR Operations assurance programme / process, which appropriately balances risks and controls.

-        Provide SME advice and guidance on HR Operations policy, procedures, and issues to the permanent staff personnel of all ranks / grades in the Regional and Wing HQs.

-        Acting as the JPA SME, establishing solid working relationships with the JPA Focal Point to identify improvements to the current system and aid further digital integration.

-        Acting as an SME coordinator between the People Operations and Digital departments in the ongoing development of digital processes for CFAV personnel administration.

-        Develop and update the People Ops SharePoint and Teams Channels, to promote collaboration pan-HQ and better manage customer expectations.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Warrant Officer (Pers (Spt)) or a Flight Sergeant (Pers (Spt)), 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.
• Recent RAF HR experience post
• Advanced IT skills

• Previous RAFAC experience

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:  Sqn Ldr Russ Heath (SO2 Personnel)

Tel: 0300 158 8308

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

Sqn Ldr Russ Heath Email: russ.heath915@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 22 April 2024 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 29 April 2024.

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 4 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.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

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