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SNCO REC

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1755298
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

24/03/2023, 23:55 

July 2023
1 year, 8 months
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
RAF Brize Norton
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (Any) to serve as SNCO Recruitment at 501 Sqn RAuxAF on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 24 July 2023.

This post is responsible to OC 501 Sqn for acting as the Sqn’s SNCO Recruitment and as such is the focal point for all PTVR recruitment activity on the Sqn.

Specific key responsibilities include:

  • Vetting and processing all potential recruit applications.
  • Organising and implementing 501 Sqn Information Days and Selection events.
  • Maintaining an electronic register of all initial applicants on the Recruitment IT System (RITS) and monitoring each applicant’s progress through the recruiting process, ensuring GDPR is always adhered to.
  • Maintaining professional contact with all applicants prior to their attendance at selection events to ensure all relevant information is made available to them.
  • Processing individual applications during selection, and ensure that, prior to Attestation, all applicants’ paperwork has been processed accurately; this is to include the despatch of security clearances (using the National Security Vetting system).

The post holder will be expected to work some weekends and participate in other Sqn Trg events and exercises as necessary.

  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (Any) or a Cpl (Any) 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.  
  • Have experience of working in a recruitment role.
  • Have experience as an RAF Reserve or knowledge of the RAF Reserves.

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:

WO Andy Machell

501 Sqn RAuxAF

Email: Andrews.Machell355@mod.gov.uk

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

WO Andy Machell

WO 501 Sqn RAuxAF

RAF Brize Norton

Carterton 

Oxon

OX18 3LX

The closing date for applications is 24 March 2023 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 10 April 2023.

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 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 up to 31st March 2025.

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) 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.

This opportunity is closed to applications.