LTT Sy

Subject to formal Establishment Amendment, a vacancy has arisen for a Flight Sergeant (RAFP) / Warrant Officer (RAFP) to serve as the Security Advisor, Lossiemouth Transition Team (FS Sy LTT) at RAF Lossiemouth currently established on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) (FTRS(HC)) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 June 2022 or earlier if circumstances permit. However, the TCoS is open to negotiation, depending upon the needs of the Service, and an appointment on Additional Duties Commitment (ADC) (180 days) may be considered. 

The Post holder will be responsible for:

• Determining the overall TESSOC threats associated with all LDP and E-7 Wedgetail (E-7) projects with a specific focus on P-8A and E-7 platforms, supporting CIS and the E-7 infra team.
• Consulting with HQ No 4 RAFP (Typhoon) & HQ No 5 RAFP (ISTAR) Squadrons Intelligence analysts and 8 Force Protection Wg to identify any local intelligence threats to the LDP and E-7 programmes.
• Providing the interface between all relevant stakeholders in all phases of the LDP and on behalf of the HQ Air P Sy A Sy DLOD and leading the Security Sub-Working Group ensuring that security remains a key factor in all DLOD activity.
• Consulting with HQ No 4 RAFP, No 5 RAFP, No.8 Force Protection Wg, co-ordinating the delivery of an effective security posture that supports the requirements of LDP projects and the E-7 programme, whilst enabling RAF Lossiemouth (LOS) to deliver effective operations within a safe environment during transition.
• Consulting with LDP Project Managers to determine the required levels of Sy clearance for each associated post, ensuring that all contractor companies are officially accredited to undertake the Sy clearance process, ensuring that each contractor employed on LDP projects holds the required level of Security Clearance, that a record of each clearance is held by the appropriate authority and that the contractor completes all required Unit inductions.
• Advising on security assurance requirements in order to meet independent scrutiny / audit and maintain a recording system for capturing security measures of effectiveness / performance management as required for LDP Projects.
• Co-ordinating and assisting with relevant inputs to MOB security requirements (security plans, orders, contract security etc).
• Drafting Construction Security Policies for LDP Projects to ensure compliance with MOD and LOS requirements. This includes the creation of Operation Requirement (OR) documentation in conjunction with Unit Protective Sy Staffs.
• Ensuring that LOS Sy personnel identify and articulate risk ownership and risk appetite levels against clearly understood operational intent. Identify security risks, recommend mitigations and drive mitigation actions and controls with appropriate stakeholders as required. Attending all relevant project meetings, providing SME advice / briefings as required.
• Providing security advice regarding change activity at LOS to ensure that it occurs without compromising Sy levels at LOS or adversely affecting operational outputs.
• Consulting with HQ Air P Sy A Staffs, FPFHQ, No 8 FP Wg, HQ No 4 RAFP Typhoon Sqn, arrange for SAM-PRAS profiling at LOS throughout LDP activity.
• Acting as the primary Sy Point of Contact (POC) between LOS and all LDP Projects to ensure compliance with all mandated LOS Sy polices. Additionally, undertaking un-announced Protective Security Assurance Visits to Project construction areas.
• Providing SME Sy advice to the LDP Programme Director and his staffs.
• Undertaking “Crown” oversight inspections of STRAP / SAP related construction projects. In consultation with HQ Air STRAPSO/SAPSO, ensuring that relevant Project Managers are provided with infrastructure advice as required.
• In conjunction with OC LTT and Regional Liaison Officer (Scotland), ensuring that all relevant Police & Sy agencies are provided with briefings outlining the transformation of LOS, its future key outputs and how these changes affect joint security measures.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Warrant Officer, Flight Sergeant (RAFP) or a Sergeant (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 should have Subject Matter Expertise of:

• The application of security risk management business continuity and resilience.
• Critical infrastructure security.
• Application of police and security policies/legislation.
• Security policy compliance and assurance; complex acquisition and development projects.
• Protective Security.
• PRiSM or CI & InfoSy.
• Counter Sabotage Operational Resilience (CSOR).
• Ability to hold DV clearance.

• Understanding of national and multi-national physical and technical security requirements (JSP440 & JAFAN manuals).
• Definition and delivery of effective security enabling programme(s).
• Previous unit closure, major unit relocation, or major CIS enabling programme.
• DE&S PT experience.
• Staff briefings to senior military and political levels.
• Competence in National and multi-national SAP/security environments.
• Project Management experience (PRINCE2, APM).

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 Amanda Tickle

Executive Officer, Lossiemouth Transition Team (LTT XO)

Email: amanda.tickle268@mod.gov.uk

Tel: 07738 391357

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

Reserve Coordination Officer, RAF Lossiemouth,  Morayshire, IV31 6SD

Email: Janet.logan662@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 13 February 2022 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

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 currently on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 until 31 March 2024. However, the TCoS is open to negotiation (depending upon the needs of the Service) and it may be possible to offer the appointment on Additional Duties Commitment (180) TCoS.

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.

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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’.

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 Lossiemouth.