Facility Manager

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt (ICT Tech) Cyberspace Communications Specialise, to serve as Information System Manager (SNCO IS) at 41 Test & Evaluation Squadron (TES), RAF Coningsby on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 28 July 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

41 TES is the Royal Air Force’s operational and developmental Test Squadron for Typhoon.  Its mission is to deliver capability to RAF front line Typhoon squadrons. It does this by conducting trials and analysis of current and future capability enhancements from MoD and Industry partners.

Based at RAF Coningsby, the SNCO IS position is responsible for the management and delivery of Communication Information Systems (CIS). You will be working at the highest classification levels of the MoD to ensure the RAF Typhoon force maintains a lethal and decisive advantage over potential adversaries. 41 TES is a high-profile organisation and maintains a peer-less standard towards excellence in its work. To that end you will be expected to work collaboratively with other centres of excellence ensuring that we are always employing and helping determine best practice and innovation.

As 41 TES SNCO IS you are responsible to the 41 TES Ops Officer.

Principle duties include:

• Manage, maintain and provide 1st/2nd line support to the ASWC small systems and ISS mobile working devices.
• Be the technical D-CPT lead for the ASWC, inc maintaining and managing an IT asset register.
  
• Delivery of the ASWC CIS change management process for all ISS and non-ISS systems through effective communication between all agencies/stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on installation and upgrade procedures to ASWC sections, including but not limited to SCIDA compliancy, ISS/Atlas procedures and local orders.
• Support 41 TES’s UK and overseas activities involving sensitive material; specifically, the movement and storage of sensitive material and the management of any associated facilities.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (ICT Tech) or a Cpl (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. 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.

• Able to meet the security requirements for the role including maintaining a Developed Vetted clearance.
• Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

• Experience of working within a C4I Sqn, 90SU or equivalent.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with Information Exploitation and Information Management practises.

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:

Sqn Ldr MacKenzie / Flt Lt King

David.MacKenzie102@mod.gov.uk

Louis.KING116@mod.gov.uk>

Civ: 01526 346308

Mil: 95721 6308

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 MacKenzie / Flt Lt King

41 Test and Evaluation Squadron

RAF Coningsby

Lincolnshire

LN4 4SY

The closing date for applications is 28 March 2025 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 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 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.

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 Coningsby.