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EXECUTIVE OFFICER XO

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2068812
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader

30/05/2022, 23:55 

August 2022
9 months
Royal Air Force
Personnel
Support
NORTHWOOD HEADQUARTERS
Greater London
United Kingdom
Additional Duties Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader – Pers (Spt) – to serve as the Executive Officer at the Headquarters of the Northwood site, on Additional Duties Commitment Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) (180 days), with an initial proposed start date of 15 August 2022 (or earlier subject to candidate status).

To act as the Executive Officer providing J1 and J5 advice and capacity to the Commanding Officer and Head of Establishment of Northwood Headquarters in accordance with extant policy and regulations.  Specifically:

  • To provide, Northwood Headquarters with J5 plans capability directly to the CO and Head of Establishment, specifically responsible for:
    • Service Level Agreements and Host/Lodger agreements with the 16 organisations on site
    • all establishment and Workforce Requirement action
    • development of the HQ NWD Annual Plan.
  • Drafting and staffing of Business Cases for CO/HoE.
  • Lead for and undertake any additional tasks as required by the Commanding Officer Northwood Headquarters (such as managing trawls).
  • Initially to facilitate and administer all tri-Service Service Complaints submitted to the Commanding Officer of Northwood Headquarters, liaising with tri-service legal staff and the tri-service Service Complaints casework cells and provide the CO with SME advice on all SC matters, until this task is transferred to the newly appointed OIC Unit Personnel Office.
  • Facilitating Service Inquiries/Unit Investigations.
Must either have been, or currently be, a Sqn Ldr – Pers (Spt)
•    HR/J1 experience including Discipline, Casework, Service Inquiries and Service Complaints.
•    Strong staff planning skills
•    ICSC
  • Command experience
  • UK Ops experience (Defence Contribution to Resilience Course)

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:  Maj Al Mckenna, 2ic, Northwood HQ (al.mckenna838@mod.gov.uk)

Tel: +443001624641

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to: Col E R B Heal OBE, Commanding Officer, Northwood Headquarters, Sandy Lane, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 3HP  ( or email ed.heal353@mod.gov.uk )

The closing date for applications is 30 May 2022 and interviews will take place week commencing 06 June 2022.

Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned in the RAFR with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on Additional Duties Commitment TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of up to 31st May 2023.

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, Branch/Trade 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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’.

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, Reserves personnel are able to request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.  Some remote working may be available.

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 ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the UKSTRATCOM TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at Northwood Headquarters.

This opportunity is closed to applications.