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FPC JNCO BUSINESS SPT TRG COORD

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2150577
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl
Corporal

27/05/2022, 23:55 

September 2022
4 years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
RAF Honington
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Additional Duties Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl (Any Trade) to serve as Business Spt, Trg Coord at RAF Force Protection Centre (FPC) HQ, RAF Honington on Additional Duties Commitment (180) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 05 September 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

This Trg Coord post is one of 2 members within the RAF FPC HQ responsible to the SNCO Trg Coord and Adjt, for the facilitation and management of course bookings, joining instructions, and other management based activities through means of various Microsoft applications. The primary working location is the RAF FPC, RAF Honington, IP31 1EE.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist with management of Joining Instructions (JIs) that support all RAF FPC training outputs, ensuring requirements are met against timelines.
  • Submission of JIs to FS Knowledge Hub for Force Protection Information Exchange (FPIX) upload
  • Distribute RAF FPC course JIs to nominated students and Unit HR.
  • Liaise with HR Centre 3 departments as directed to support basic administrative requests.
  • Source, invite and confirm booking of any external instructors based on training requirements.
  • Ensure student attendance is recorded on the master bookings spreadsheet.
  • Produce course certificates and forward to Reprographics for printing.
  • Applicable to all RAF FPC courses; maintain student attendance records for statistical analysis. Specifically, SP parent unit, Rank and Profession/Branch/Trade.
  • Ensure all paperwork folders relevant to the full spectrum of RAF FPC courses are filed in accordance with JSP 822.
  • Provide management of RAF FPC facilities bookings including issue and return of keys.
  • Maintain security and upkeep of all RAF FPC course paperwork.
  • Complete JPA actions for all RAF FPC courses, this involves loading student details against specific courses and input of competencies at the end courses.
  • Provide administration for RAF Police Specialist courses delivered by the RAF FPC. Liaise with Force A7 and course instructors, maintain the nominal roll, book resources.
  • Submit periodic stationary requests through JNCO supply.
  • Maintain handover notes following any changes to processes.
Must either have been, or currently be, a Corporal (Any Trade) or LCpl/SAC (Any Trade) 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.
  • FP Force Element experience.
  • FP Training Coord / Sqn Training Cell experience.
  • IT experience (MS Office).

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:

Fg Off Tom Penny – Adjt RAF FP Centre HQ

thomas.penny393@mod.gov.uk

Civ – 07921 929798

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 R Maughan, XO RAF Force Centre RAF Honington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1EE

E-mail – Richard.maughan737@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 27 May 2022 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 30 May 2022.

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 Additional Duties Commitment (180 days) 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 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 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.  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.

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 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 Honington.

This opportunity is closed to applications.