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609 HQ CMD JNCO RAFP TRG

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2114075
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl
Corporal

01/04/2023, 23:55 

July 2023
4 years
Royal Air Force
TG8 - Force Protection, Sy and Resilience
RAF Police
609 Sqn RAF Leeming
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl SY AND RESILIENCE OPS - RAFP to serve as JNCO RAFP Trg at 609 Sqn RAF Leeming on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 04 July 2023.

609 (West Riding) Sqn is an Operational Service Support Sqn consisting of RAF Regt and RAFP Personnel who augment and supplement the Regular FP Force.  The successful applicant will be responsible to the Squadron Training Officer for the coordination of all Phase II RAF Police personnel to Trade Training and for the co-ordination and delivery of all Phase 3 RAFP training.  Applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team and have effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).  The post is responsible for:

  • The knowledge, understanding and implementation of RAFP policy and assurance, directly accountable to the Training Officer at 609 Sqn.
  • The knowledge, understanding and management of RAFP qualifications in line with all policy and documentation under direction of the 609 Sqn Training Officer.
  • The formation and ownership of 609 Sqn Phase 3 RAFP Training including attendance and instructional duties on training weekends and events.
  • The loading of all Phase 2 RAF Police students on to their Phase 2 training package and Ex GRIFFIN ENDEAVOUR.
  • Ownership of the RAFP section of the 609 Sqn training management system, requiring constant update and reviewing in line with fluid policy changes displaying technological competence using MS Office programmes.
  • Assistance, communication, and integration with RAF Regiment training weekends in line with Whole Force direction.
  • Liaising with internal and external agencies to enhance 609 RAFP training and output.
  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Cpl RAFP or a AS1/A/Cpl RAFP 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. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.
  • The successful applicant will be required to undertake Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) clearance.
  • The successful applicant is expected to work and fully support Sqn training weekends (with time off in lieu).
  • Q-P-VCIC.
  • DTc (Defence Trainer course) or equivalent e.g. DTTT v2
  • Q-P-SCIC
  • Q-P-PS
  • Q-P-PST(UI)

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

Name:  Sgt Jennifer Jeffels (Jennifer.Jeffels519@mod.gov.uk)

Tel: 95851 7123/07707 373458

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

Sqn Ldr M J Ashe, 609 Sqn, RAF Leeming, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9NJ

The closing date for applications is 01 April 2023.

Interviews will take place week commencing 25 April 2023.

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 4 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 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.

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.

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) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. 

This opportunity is closed to applications.