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A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader (Any Profession) to serve as the Executive Officer at 4626 Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Sqn RAuxAF, RAF Brize Norton on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 02 September 2026 (or later, subject to candidate status).

4626 AE Sqn is an RAF Medical Reserve Sqn based at RAF Brize Norton. The primary role of 4626 AE Sqn is to recruit, train and provide fully trained medical Reserve personnel, of various medical professions (including Drs, nurses and Allied Health professionals), to support the RAF and Defence on operational tasks in the UK and abroad. 

The successful applicant will be responsible to Officer Commanding (OC) 4626 AE Sqn for the management and delivery of all day-to-day operations and business at 4626 AE Sqn. 

Responsibilities. The Executive Officer is responsible to OC 4626 AE Sqn for the following:

• Manage the day-to-day business and output of 4626 AE Sqn, in line with OC 4626 AE Sqn's direction and the Sqn Management Plan. Act as the 2I/C of the Sqn and deputy to the OC in their absence and keep them updated on all matters affecting the functioning and output of the Sqn.
• Attend and support 4626 AE Sqn weekend duty events and activities, as required.
• Oversee all support of Sqn personnel and conduct governance and management checks of the A1 and Health Professional Governance functions.
• Provide advice and support to the Sqn training team to ensure that all medical operational capability preparation is being met in line with Comd Med’s Directive.
• Liaise with HOE, HQ 2 Gp Res, HQ Res Directorate, SEWRSW, Profession Advisor Teams, SERFCA, RAFRLO SE, Med Reserve Wing and all stakeholders relevant to 4626 AE Sqn's business.
• Contribute to the Sqn Management Plan, In-Year Delivery Plan and all other documents in the Sqn Management Document Set.
• Draft quarterly, annual, and other reports as required by Higher HQ for the OC.
• Draft Sqn Business Cases and act as point of contact for all budgetary, infrastructure, parenting and resource issues.
• Manage the safety, welfare and morale of all Sqn Reservists and HQ staff.
• Act as Flt Cdr and line manager and manage the day-to-day operations, output and professional development of the HQ Flight personnel.
• Act as the Unit Employment Engagement Officer facilitating all relations with employers for mobilisation.
• Oversee Sqn social media and community engagement activities.
• Assure the completion of Sqn F540 returns.
• Oversee the annual arrangements for the Sqn Social and Ents Cttee.

As an integral member of the Sqn, the post holder will be expected to work on Sqn Duty weekends and participate in other Sqn events and activities as necessary. Applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team, have outstanding communication and office skills and be computer literate.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Squadron Leader, Lieutenant Commander or Major (Any Profession) of a Flight Lieutenant (Any Profession) eligible for promotion (RAF Only) in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.

• Experience of working in a Higher HQ or as a Staff Officer in a Defence environment
• Experience of a period of mobilised or operational service.
• Experience of working with RAF Reserve personnel.
• Broad experience of the RAF, especially the medical professions represented at 4626 AE Sqn and Tactical Medical Wing.
• Experience of recruiting, training and/or co-ordinating the utility of RAF Reserves.
• Understanding of Welfare and Care in Training.
• Hold a current UK Cat B driving licence.
• Experience of providing support to Royal Air Force operations and/or exercises in the UK and overseas.  
• Must have practical knowledge and skills to exploit MODNet, Microsoft Office, SharePoint and other military software.
• Must be willing to conduct flexible working to align with Part Time Volunteer Reserves (PTVR) Duty weekends and out of normal office working hours.
• Must hold Security Clearance (SC).

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

Name: Sqn Ldr Amy Hill A/EXO 4626 AE Sqn

Tel: +44 30333790264

Applications.  Candidate applications should as a minimum, comprise of a maximum 2-page CV, and copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports (as required). Where candidates have been out of military service and / or have additional civilian SQEP relevant for the role, they should include evidence including qualifications, references, civilian appraisals as deemed appropriate, for use by the Selection Board, and should be sent to:

Officer Commanding 4626 AE Sqn RAuxAF Building 1254 RAF Brize Norton Oxfordshire OX18 3LX
or by email to Amy.Hill114@mod.gov.uk  

The closing date for applications is 27 July 2026 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 10 August 2026.

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 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.

Applicants of an equivalent substantive rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant: this position will not be offered on promotion to sister Services.  The relevant Profession’s advisor 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, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

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) 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 Brize Norton.