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504 SQN HQ SQN XO

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1737525
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

23/09/2023, 23:55 

January 2024
3 years
Royal Air Force
Any
Any
RAF Wittering
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flt Lt (Any Profession) to serve as Executive Officer/Deputy Sqn Cdr on 504 Sqn, RAF Wittering, on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 08 January 2024 (or earlier, subject to candidate status).

504 Reserve Sqn’s Mission is to recruit, train, employ and retain reservist logisticians and engineers committed to delivering support to Air and Defence operations, exercises and diverse tasks across the UK and overseas and to raise the profile of 504 Sqn, celebrate it’s proud history and promote the work of the RAF Reserves.

The Sqn Executive Officer (XO) is responsible to OC 504 Sqn for the effective overall management of 504 Sqn’s operational, training and support functions and delivery of required outputs.  XO 504 Sqn is also responsible for the administration, welfare and discipline of all FTRS and PTVR personnel under the command of OC 504 Sqn.

Specifically, XO 504 Sqn will be required to:

  • Act as the Deputy Sqn Cdr and act as Junior Subordinate Commander for 504 Sqn personnel.
  • Act as Flt Cdr for 504 Sqn Ops and Spt staff.
  • Assure the provision of trained Logistics Drivers, Chefs and Suppliers and General Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) personnel to support sqns outputs.
  • Oversee the effective delivery of sqn mobilisation and tasking processes.
  • Ensure co-ordination of Sqn/Flt Duty/Training Programmes, taking account of operational commitments, recruitment, force development, adventurous and physical training, engagement and ceremonial activities.
  • Management, administration and development of the Sqn’s Marketing and Engagement Plan.
  • Administration of Sqn XXs meetings.
  • Manage the Sqn Workforce Establishment.
  • Act as the Focal Point for Central Reserve Support Wing’s recruiting and engagement activity.
  • Act as the Unit Employer Support Officer (UESO). This involves being the focal point for employer support and engagement.
  • Regularly, proactively engage with key stakeholders such as; Spt Fce HQ, ACSSUs and other Reserves Logs Spt Sqns, Stn Execs, A4 Reserves HQ, Employer Engagement Teams, AREEO, RF&CA, HQ R&S and Reserves Directorate staffs.
  • Maintain oversight of Annual Bounty qualifications for the CO’s Certificate of Efficiency.
  • Undertake the role of Deputy Budget Manager for the Sqn.
  • Ensure optimum sqn preparedness for the Annual Capability Audit.
  • Co-ordinate and maintain the Sqn Business Continuity Plan.
  • Review and update PARMIS sqn risks as required.
  • Complete and submit the monthly F214 and F540 submissions.
  • Undertake the role and duties of the Flight Safety Officer.
  • Manage the Sqn Quality Improvement Action Plan (QIAP).
  • Act as the 504 Sqn Security Officer (SyO).
  • Staffing citations for Honours & Awards, EoY/Inspectorate/HAC submissions, RFCA Updates and manage other routine and ad-hoc administration and submissions as required.

    The post holder will be required to work some weekends (usually one per month) and participate in other sqn training events and exercises as necessary, including support to Annual Continuous training events and supporting ceremonial, FD/AT and engagement events which may occasionally take place over weekends and evenings.

    Whilst there may be some capacity for hybrid working, as this role has significant command responsibilities, the XO will be expected to spend the majority of their time working from the Sqn HQ at RAF Wittering.

    • Must either have been, or currently be, a Flt Lt of Any B
    • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
    • Possess a strong working knowledge of basic IT (MODNET and MS Apps including Powerpoint, Word and Excel).
    • Broad experience of the RAF.
    • Successfully completed JOCC or JODP.
    • Recent practical experience as a Flt Cdr.
    • Completed an operational deployment (RAF or RAF Reserves).
    • Experience as a HQ staff officer (ideally in an A4/J4 environment).
    • Have experience of working as an RAF Reserve or knowledge of the RAF Reserves.
    • Have experience of working in a training environment associated with the RAF or RAuxAF.
    • Broad experience of the Professions represented at 504 Sqn.
    • Familiar with the administrative arrangements of a RAuxAF Sqn.
    • Experienced in the application of PARMIS and SLIM.

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

    Name: Sqn Ldr Kaye Slater, OC 504 Sqn

    Tel: 0300 1615963

    E-mail: kaye.slater407@mod.gov.uk

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

    kaye.slater407@mod.gov.uk

    The closing date for applications is 23 September 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 02 October 2023.

    Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned 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 3 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 (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. 

    This opportunity is closed to applications.