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RAF OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY TRAINING SUPPORT SAC

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2156430
OR-2 - AB - Mne - Pte - AS2/AS1
Senior Aircraftman

01/06/2022, 23:55 

September 2022
2 years, 6 months
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAFC Cranwell
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for an SAC - Any Trade - to serve as SAC Training Support at the RAF Officer Training Academy (RAF OTA), RAFC Cranwell on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 26 September 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

As Training Support SAC you will be responsible to the Sqn Cdr for the following: 

Support the Information Manager (IM) to ensure that information is being captured, stored, distributed, used, retained, and eventually disposed of, in accordance with the law, MOD policy and guidance as well as local instructions, furthermore: 

  • Support the IM to ensure the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA18) are complied with in respect of their information assets, in accordance with AIR compliance mechanisms and policies. 
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement process. 
  • Ensure that SharePoint / Teams and displays boards are updated and have the correct information.  
  • Actively contribute as a Super User to online information management including; the management of the Teams’ site, RAFOTA’s contribution to RAF Cranwell, welfare and wellbeing site, RAFOTA’s SharePoint and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where applicable.  
  • Coordinate the 6 weekly focus groups, including arranging with Mess Mgrs, Sqn’s and ensure paperwork and timings are correct. 
  • Coordinate training activities as directed by OC TSS, including arranging Continuous Professional Development (CPD) meetings, or online events. 
  • Research and actively engage with coordination and support for online training resources appropriate for RAFOTA.  
  • Provide support to graduation preparation for a max of a 2-week period on a 6 week rotation including manual handling and driving duties.  
  • Provide administrative support to Cadet Support Flight (CSF), as required. 
  • The completion of other tasks as directed by Chain of Command (CoC).
  • Must have been, or currently be, an SAC – Any Trade.
  • Must have a current FMT 600 driving licence.
  • MS application proficiency min NVQ level 2 or IT equivalent experience.
  • Fundamentals of Information Assurance (Defence Academy).
  • Data Protection in the MOD.
  • Sharepoint online (SPOL) team sites administrator.
  • Local Security Officer Basic duties, and Service Catalogue 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:  Squadron Leader Joanne Shiels

Skype: 00443001664628

Email: Joanne.Shiels658@mod.gov.uk

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

WO Chris Lawrence, WO A1 Support, RAFOTA, RAFC Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 8HB: christopher.lawrence799@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 1 June 2022 and interviews will take place week commencing 6 June 2022.

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 31 Mar 2025.

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.

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, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available with this appointment.  

This opportunity is closed to applications.