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Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2140673
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Flight Lieutenant

03/11/2023, 23:55 

February 2024
3 Years
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
JSSU (R) – RAF Digby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant (Any) to serve as Permanent Staff Admin Officer at JSSU(R) on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 12th February 2024 (or earlier, subject to candidates’ status). JSSU(R) fully supports hybrid working arrangements.

The Permanent Staff Administration Officer responsible to the Squadron Officer Commanding for the provision of Sqn administrative support and guidance.

Responsible for:

  • In the absence of the Squadron Commander, carry out the duties of the Officer Commanding.
  • Manage the Sqn J1-J7 functions in conjunction with Unit Headquarters (UHQ) Staff.
  • Lead, guide and mentor Sqn Permanent Staff.
  • Lead, guide and mentor Sqn Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR) personnel in the absence of the Sqn Chain of Command (CoC)
  • Manage Sqn welfare activities/issues collaboration with Welfare staff (including deployed personnel and their families in the absence of Sqn CoC).
  • Support unit recruiting activity and manage retention of Sqn personnel.
  • Sqn Welfare, Diversity an Inclusion adviser and SHEF representative.
  • Manage and monitor Sqn PTVR attendance and related administrative actions.
  • Any other duties commensurate with rank and experience.

Must either have been, or currently be a Flight Lieutenant, Any Profession

OR

RAF Warrant Officers (Any) & Master Aircrew who have already passed an OASC Commissioning Suitability Interview may be considered eligible in accordance with AP3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and Reserves Administrative Instruction 20.

  • NSV Security | Developed Vetting
  • NSV Security | STRAP/TK
  • National Security clearance is an essential requirement for this role at the Developed Vetting (DV) level.  The successful applicant can apply for National Security clearance at DV level once in post.  This is a reserve post and therefore only open to UK nationals.
  • Command experience.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 (for aviators) / 4 (for officers) appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: Capt Bull

Tel: 01526 327589

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

JCG-JSSUV-Recruiting@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 03 November 2023 and interviews will take place week commencing 20 November 2023.

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 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.

Admin Discharge.  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 Digby.

This opportunity is closed to applications.