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A vacancy has arisen for a Warrant Officer (People Ops) to serve as APC WO Honours and Awards at HQ Air Command on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 07 December 2026 (or later, subject to candidate status). Hybrid/flexible working options are available; however, the role will require the successful candidate to work at HQ Air Comd on a periodic basis.   

The APC Honours and Awards (H&A) team’s primary function is to administer RAF State Awards, Meritorious Service Medal, and Commendation processes for military and civilian personnel across the New Year and King’s Birthday Honours Lists (NYHL and KBHL) and Operational Honours Lists. Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Lead administrator and focal point for RAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal appeal applications; serve as a Board member on the RAF Award Review Panel.
• Manage the administration of the half-yearly RAF Meritorious Service Medal Boards.
• Provide direct support to SO2 H&A in overseeing RAF State, MSM, and Commendation award processes within NYHL/KBHL.
• Identify notifying authorities and manage the production and publication of NYHL/KBHL and Operational award notification lists.
• Compile Command Routine Orders detailing award recipients.
• Oversee H&A quality assurance, conducting analysis and verification checks on documentation.
• Support the H&A team in producing Valedictory Certificates and administering other activities, including Royal Garden Party and RAF trophy and prize competitions.
• Manage Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests as required.
• Prepare and deliver H&A briefings and presentations.
• Function as Unit Security Officer (USyO) for H&A hard-copy SECRET material holdings.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Warrant Officer (People Specialist) or a Flight Sergeant (People Specialist) 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.  

• Ability to work well within a wholly civilian team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and with initiative.
• Possess a keen eye for detail and be able to conduct critical analysis within compressed timelines.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications (OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel).

• Experience with the MOD Medal Office DPR Reporting database.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in the handling and review of Personal Dossiers.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports and other evidence as appropriate. Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Mr Rob Casey - APC SO2 H&A

Tel: +44 303 374 1512

Applications.  Candidate applications should as a minimum, comprise of a maximum 2-page CV, and copies of last 3 appraisal reports (as required). Where candidates have been out of military service and / or have additional civilian SQEP relevant for the role, they should include evidence including qualifications, references, civilian appraisals as deemed appropriate, for use by the Selection Board, and should be sent to:

Rob.Casey601@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 19 June 2026 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 29 June 2026.

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 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. 

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.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

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. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF High Wycombe.