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SO1 Strategic Engagement

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
ECR 54653
OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr
Wing Commander

05/04/2023, 23:55 

July 2023
5 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
HQ Air Command
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Wg Cdr (Any) to serve as SO1 Strategic Engagement at RAF HWY on FTRS (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 03 July 23 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status). 

•    Responsible for the planning and delivery of strategic engagement events for the Royal Air Force:

o    The RAF presence at Defence and Security Exhibition International (DSEI)
o    The RAF presence at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA)
o    The Air Capability presence at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)
o    The Air Capability Symposium

•    Plan and deliver further strategic engagement events as required
•    Develop strategic relationships within Industry 

  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Wg Commander – Any.
  • Experience of planning and delivering strategic engagement events for the Royal Air Force
  • Experience of collaboration with industry partners in delivering strategic events
  • Experience in cross-government liaison at a strategic level
  • Experience of industry liaison at a strategic level
  • Experience and understanding of Air Capability processes
  • Must hold SC

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

Name: Sqn Ldr Nicholas Welsh - Nicholas.welsh561@mod.gov.uk

Tel: +443001690458

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

Sqn Ldr Nicholas Welsh - Nicholas.welsh561@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 5th April 2023 and 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 Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on FTRS (LC) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 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.

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 HWY.

This opportunity is closed to applications.