CCF WO TRAINING

WO TRAINING

Warrant Officer OR 8/9 (ANY) FTRS (LC).  A rewarding opportunity to work in the RN Cadet Forces in support of young people has arisen based in Portsmouth. The Combined Cadet Force RN/RM HQ supports 163 schools (state and independent) across the UK. It is charged with providing a stimulating, relevant RN ‘cadet’ experience within schools to inspire and develop young people through the ethos and standards of the RN and RM. This is a new role, but with well-developed work strands are already underway.

WO TRAINING will be responsible for supporting CCF RN/RM SO2 (Executive Officer/Training) and the Senior Management Team, principally with the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) RN/RM Training Programme. This is a unique role that would best suit an individual who enjoys independent working and relishes the ability to think widely in support of a modern and varied Training Programme supporting young people aged 14-18 years, drawn from and emphasising the ethos and values of the Royal Navy.    

BACKGROUND 

The Strategy & Policy directorate leads the development of RN strategy, through a strategic balance of investment process, manages RN engagement with Ministers, the Ministry of Defence, Parliament, the other Front-Line Commands, allied Navies, other Government Departments, the Maritime Enterprise, academia and think tanks, and the general public, developing and coordinating corresponding Navy policy. 

The Combined Cadet Force RN/RM HQ, under Cadets, Youth & STEM, are responsible for providing a challenging and stimulating ‘cadet experience’ within schools that develops and inspires young people through the ethos and standards of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. 

ROLE DESCRIPTION & SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsible for supporting CCF RN/RM SO2 (Executive Officer/Training) and the Senior Management Team, principally with the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) RN/RM Training Programme. This is a unique role that would best suit an individual who enjoys independent working and relishes the ability to think creatively in support of a modern and varied Training Programme for young people aged 14-18 years, whilst emphasising the ethos and values of the Royal Navy.    
Primary tasks include:

•    Supporting CCF HQ Command to deliver and develop further if required, a CCF RN/RM Training Programme, working with SO2 Training. 
•    On behalf of SO2 Training, produce and coordinate the CCF RN/RM Camps and Courses Training Programme, allocation of personnel, Course timings/information, Joining Instructions (in conjunction with any SMEs), safety management system and all other information required by personnel in the support of CCF RN/RM Camps and Courses.
•    On behalf of the SO2 Training, liaise with the HQ leads of Boating, Adventure Training and Training Safety to assure the safe conduct of any cadet activity.
•    Conduct First Party Assurance through visits to cadet Training Programme activities and locations on a rolling basis, a role shared with WO Support.
•    Conduct Assurance on RN Area Instructors/ RM Youth Team, a role shared with WO Support. 
•    Conduct an Annual Review, analyse Course Feedback Data and produce an Annual Report on Training Planning and Training Delivery to identify changes and improvements.
•    Functionally support the delivery of RM YT Training as required. 
•    Work with the RN Area Instructors / RM Youth Team (RM YT) to identify any Sections at risk and develop any associated Recovery Plan in conjunction with WO Support’s CCF RN/RM Schools at Risk Management process.
•    Develop and continually review the RN AI/RM YT Training Package and Handbook supported by CPO Training Design/CPO Training Support.

Supporting tasks include:

•    With WO Support, analyse the CCF Cadet Experience Report (a routine digital assurance document generated by Regional Command) and identify areas for training improvements within CCF Sections.
•    To be the Divisional Officer for nominated staff.
•    Visit CCF RN/RM Sections as required.
•    Promote and attend nominated HQ organised CCF (RN/RM) Camps, Courses and activity afloat/ashore as required.

Must be an OR8-OR9 of any specialisation.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from sister services may apply, however will have to transfer to the RFR and conduct a period of Marinisation if they are selected as the preferred candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education/Training    
Military Quals        

Essential - Broad understanding of all branches in the RN

Essential - Experience of training in RN training establishments 

    
Other Quals/Competencies    

SC - Essential
DBS - Essential - Acquired via MoD in role
Driving Licence - Essential - Full UK Driving Licence (B, B1, B+E, C1, C1+E, D1) and an ability and willingness to self-drive a Service vehicle in support of CCF activities.

    

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Part Time Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, they will be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB), do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

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 and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

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. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 754 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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