OPAIC R JNCO INSTRUCTOR 2

A vacancy has arisen for a Corporal, (Intelligence – Int An) to serve as RAFIC-R JNCO Instructor at UKStratCom Chicksands on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 June 2025.

Brief description of role:

• Delivering training to Phase 2 PTVR trainees to enable them to reach the Role Performance Standard (RPS) and delivery of training in accordance with the current Business Management System (BMS) Part 2.
• Conducting assessments of trainees to verify compliance with the RPS.
• Supporting training delivery through relevant managerial/administrative duties in line with AIW Role Terms of Reference.
• Ensuring compliance with obligations toward supervision and welfare of Phase 2 trainees, in accordance with the DITG Supervisory Care Directive.
• Supporting Dev/Stds Flt with the management of lesson plans and Learning Specifications for the OpAIC(R), to include any pertinent instructional aids whilst ensuring DSAT compliance.
• Supporting other training output of AIW as directed by OC AIW.

Must either have been, or currently be, Cpl (Int An) or an AS1 (Int An) 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 have successfully completed the OpAIC, OpAIC(R), OpASIC(R), RAFIC-O, RAFIC-A or RAFIC-R (or its predecessors), hold an equivalent qualification, or have formal UK Military Intelligence training.
• Must hold a current DV (or have held within the past 5 years) or hold adequate nationality/residence and be prepared to undergo Developed Vetting.
• Must be prepared to work one or 2 weekends per month, with time off in lieu, and to undertake detached duty.

• Knowledge and experience of Operational Intelligence with a working knowledge of current best practices and procedures.
• Should have sound understanding of UK intelligence architecture and the roles of intelligence organisations across the UK.
• Experience of managing training and/or course delivery, including the delivery of training exercises and assessments.
• Knowledge and experience of the Reserve forces.
• An ability to work manage, support, and develop part-time Reservist trainees who may have limited experience of the Regular RAF.
• DTC – Defence Trainer Course.
• Must hold or be ready to acquire a driving licence for a minibus/light van.

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 Iain Ballantyne – Iain.Ballantyne194@mod.gov.uk

Tel: 01465 752255

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Flt Lt Iain Ballantyne

Iain.Ballantyne194@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2025 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 07 April 2025.

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.

Candidates must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior 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.

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