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SERVICE FUNDS VeRR

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2064990
OR-6 - PO - Sgt, OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS, OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr, OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant, Flight Sergeant, Sergeant, Warrant Officer

03/12/2021, 23:55 

April 2022
5 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Personnel, TG17 - Personnel
Personnel (Support), Support
RAF High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Volunteer Ex Regular Reserve

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt, FS, WO or Flt Lt - Pers (Spt) - to serve as ‘Service Funds VeRR’ at HQ Air Cmd on Volunteer ex-Regular Reserve Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 April 2022 (or earlier). This position is established for a maximum of ‘90’ days per annum; therefore, the successful candidate will be employed for 82 days as a further 8 days are automatically paid as leave = 90 in total.

The Service Fund (SF) Team currently comprises of 2 full time regulars (Flt Lt and WO).  Over the last 24-mths there has been a marked increase in the profile of SF across the Service, in part due to a high-profile fraud case, but also associated with the management of the SF aspect of the HESTIA contract, and a general increase in SF legislation and policy.  This has led to a significant increase in the demand from units for direct SF support, which is not expected to reduce as Charity Commission and HMRC legislation demands ever increasing accountability.  While the present SF team has maintained an acceptable level of timely and effective support to unit SF staff it has become apparent that additional specialist support is necessary. 

The role of this VeRR appointment provides the opportunity to maximise remote working.  Consequently, there is minimum geographical constraint, although the post will require a location that is conducive with visiting HQ Air, and other RAF units when specialist support is necessary. 

Duties would include:

  • Carry out SAGE, or equivalent, professional accounting support to units.
  • Act as additional SQEP support to Service Fund Assurance Visits (SFAV).
  • Provide additional training support to units to supplement Phase 3 training delivered by Personnel Administration Training Wing, Worthy Down.
  • Maintain and update AP3223A - Computerized Accounting for Service Funds.
  • Provide Bookkeeping advisory customer service, POC for all units incl: University Air Squadrons (UASs) and Reserve Sqns.
  • When required, visit units to provide residential ‘Tiger Team’ support where specific issues have been identified that require priority resolution.
  • Provide remote IT SAGE interrogation in support of unit SF staff.
Must either have been, or currently be, a Flt Lt, WO, FS or a Sgt Pers (Spt).
Driving License.
Bookkeeping experience.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake the Service Funds Accounting course at Worthy Down.
SAGE Accounting experience.
Q-A1-Accts (SF Accounting).

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 (for airmen) 4 (for officers) appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Flt Lt Kyle Evans, SO3 Service Funds.

Tel: +44 300 1601376

Email: Air-COSPers-PolSvcFundsGpMail@mod.gov.uk 

 

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

S N Parkes (C/O HQ Air, SO3 Service Funds, Flt Lt Kyle Evans)

Wg Cdr

Pers Spt Branch Advisor

Room 3N52, Hurricane Building

HQ Air Command

RAF High Wycombe

Bucks

HP14 4UE

 

The closing date for applications is 03 December 2021 and interviews will take place week commencing 13 December 2021.

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

The appointment is on Volunteer ex-Regular Reserve TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 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 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 Branch & Trade Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into RAFR service if an appropriate branch/trade sponsor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  Branch/trade sponsor approval must be agreed before the 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 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’.

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.

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 VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation

This opportunity is closed to applications.