Domain Account Manager (Air & Avn)

A vacancy has arisen for a Wg Cdr Logistics to serve as Domain Account Manager (Air & Avn) at DE&S Abbey Wood on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 December 2021 (or earlier depending on the circumstances of the candidate)

• Act as the Air & Avn Intelligent Customer for Logistic Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST)
• Act as the military conscience of the LCST Commissioning & Management Organisation, ensuring that operational imperatives are understood.
• Provide a single point of contact for HQ Air, JHC and DE&S Air & Avn Operating Centres to engage on LCST.
• Manage Customer (Air & Avn Domains) and Supplier (Team Leidos) relationships in order to enable effective supply chain transformation.
• Hold Customer and Supplier to account in order to address shortfalls in performance and encourage positive behaviours.
• Identify relationship management risks; develop and monitor mitigating actions.
• Facilitate reporting and review of performance, risks and issues at the quarterly Strategic Customer Forum.

• Must either have been, or currently be, a Wg Cdr Logs or a Sqn Ldr Logs eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 70008. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.
• Have demonstrable experience within the Defence Air Environment

• Previous DE&S experience
• Previous Joint experience
• Previous T&E experience
• Previous integrity Management experience
• Previous OF3 or 4 command experience
• Duty Holder Air Safety Management Course

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

Name: Wg Cdr S D Clarke, CM13, COS Pers, Air Command, RAF High Wycombe, HP14 4XN. Stuart.clarke854@mod.gov.uk

Tel: Skype +443001664606

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

Wg Cdr S D Clarke, CM13, COS Pers, Air Command, RAF High Wycombe, HP14 4XN. Stuart.clarke854@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 30 July 2021 

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

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 Chapter 16 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 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 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. 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 FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements.