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SNCO SMS INFRA SUPPORT

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1406563
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

31/12/2022, 23:55 

February 2023
1 year and 11 months
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
Any
Any
RAF Halton
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant – Any Profession - to serve as SNCO Station Management Squadron (SMS) at RAF Halton on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date 06 February 2023 (dependent upon availability).

SNCO SMS is responsible to 2IC SMS for the provision of Building Custodians administration, coordination, and training; for the oversight of transit accommodation; provision of administrative support to SLAMIS; support to building Change of Use requests and provision of logistical support to the SWO for ceremonial and station events.

Specific Responsibilities include:

1.    Managing the Building Custodian register, delivering Building Custodian training and completing the required administration, including handover/takeover and TORs.

2.    Assisting any ‘change of use’ requirements across the Estate, liaising with Station Stakeholders as required.

3.    Overseeing RAF Halton’s transit accommodation and acting as Building Custodian for these buildings where required.

4.    Providing support to the contracted Accommodation Booking Cell. Coordinate updates to SLAMIS and supporting its continued usage, as directed by Chain of Command.

5.    Supporting the delivery of Op BRIDGE Operations and any other contingent operations as directed.

6.    Assisting with any Infra support and Estate usage related tasks as directed by the CoC.

7.    Managing the logistical aspects of Stn parades and activities on direction from the SWO.

8.    Managing logistical aspects of Station Honour and Awards and presentation ceremonies on direction from the Stn Adjt.

9.    Line managing and reporting responsibilities for the SMS JNCO.

  • Must either have been, or currently be, a Sergeant – Any Profession – or a Corporal – Any Profession - 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.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and travel in the UK as required.

 

  • Proven written and oral communication skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Sharepoint.
  • Experience of Building Custodian responsibilities.

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:

Name: Flt Lt Evans

Tel: 0300 156 5295

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

Name:  Flt Lt Evans

Oliver.Evans624@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 31 December 2022 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place in early January 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 (Home 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 December 2025. However, there may be a possibility of a further extension until 2027 and any interested individuals should make contact with the Post Sponsor for further details.

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 Halton.


 

This opportunity is closed to applications.