Cyberspace Assessor SNCO 1 Leeming

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt (Cyberspace – ICT Tech) to serve as Cyberspace Assessor SNCO 1 Leeming at RAF Leeming on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 15th February 2027.

The post holder is responsible to HQ RAF Apprenticeships through OC / FS Cyberspace App Ctr for implementing the RAF Apprenticeship Assessment Strategy, In particular, the post holder is responsible for: 

Job Description 

• Coordinating timely Learner Progression Reviews (LPRs) with apprentices remotely and or Face to Face (FtF) including apprentice visits at the workplace with Line Management involvement.
• Ensuring timely apprenticeship completions ensuring apprentices meet the necessary deadline for their apprenticeship assessment.
• Implementing and maintaining standards as required by Assessment Organisations (AO) Quality Assurance requirements.
• Supporting Apprentice Line Mgt through delivery of SMT 1/2 Briefs, on-programme support & Gateway to completion guidance/support.
• Undertaking Internal Quality Assurance of Apprentices Portfolios, signing off Behaviours & supporting Apprentices through Gateway to completion.
• Undertaking on programme assessment of the Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship Standard and attending meetings, as directed by FS Cyberspace App Ctr.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate data records on OneFile. Utilise OneFile as the main management tool for all apprentice core business.
• Assist Cyberspace App Ctr EO & AO towards any issues pertinent to the Apprenticeship Standard.
• Act as a Designated Officer representative for the E-portfolio, DES/OneFile and AO contracts.
• Participate, facilitate and attend bi-annual standardisation events.
• Undertake additional duties/projects as directed by OC / FS Cyberspace App Ctr.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sergeant (ICT Tech) or a Corporal (ICT Tech) 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.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake England and Wales Standard Disclosure Check - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Please note that no formal offer of commitment will be made until the successful candidate has achieved this.

• Previous experience in RAF training environment.
• Vocational Assessor Qualification such as D32/33, A1 or Level 3 TAQA.
• Q-GT-I (Defence Train the Trainer) equivalent, Cert Ed (PCE) or higher an advantage.
• IQA Level 3 or 4, V1, D34 Verifier.
• Minimum 2 GCSE/Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English (or equivalent).
• Understanding of Apprenticeship Standards development initiatives and relevancy within Cyberspace profession (previously Trade Group 4).
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate candidates working towards an Apprenticeship Standard.
• Must be able to undertake FTRS LC contractual time away from RAF Leeming, in support of Cyberspace Apprentices with frequent UK travel.
• Ability to work remotely and utilise MS Teams software.
• Full UK Driving Licence and will be required to obtain an FMT 600 (MyDrive).

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: FS SI Keyland

Email: simon.keyland410@mod.gov.uk

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:

Name: Mrs Amber Koutas    

Email: amber.koutas113@mod.gov.uk  

The closing date for applications is 17 June 2026 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

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.

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, 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 Leeming.