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Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2140598
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl
Corporal

19/08/2022, 23:55 

January 2023
5 Years
Royal Air Force
TG8 - Force Protection
Gunner
RAF Valley
Isle of Anglesey
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl, RAF Regiment to serve as Force Protection Training Instructor at RAF Valley on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 02 January 2023. 

The successful applicant will be a member of the Force Protection Training Flight, delivering mandated Training to Station Personnel for UK and overseas Deployment. The role will include the instruction and testing on Service Weapons, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) training, First Aid training delivery and other associated FP Tasks.

Must either have been, or currently be, a or a Cpl (Gnr). 

Essential competencies 

Applicants must have current or previous TG 8 background or Single Service equivalent. The successful applicant will become part of a small Force Protection Training Flight, delivering mandated FP Training to Station personnel for routine, Contingency and Operational commitments. Applicants for this position should hold the prerequisite Range Management qualifications listed below.

  • SA (B) 90
  • SA (E) 90
  • SA (F) 90
  • SA (M) 07
  • SA (Q) WI
  • DCCT Operator
  • CBRN (I)
  • FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
  • DCCT SYSTEMS MANAGER
  • RAF Drill & Ceremonial Instructor

Selection Process.  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: Squadron Leader Paul Dodds 

Tel:    Mil: 95581 7274

         Civ: +44 (0)1407 762241 Ext 7274 

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

Squadron Leader Paul Dodds RAF

Spt Wg XO

Royal Air Force Valley

Holyhead

Anglesey

paul.dodds428@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 19 August 2022

Interviews will take place week commencing 12 September 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 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 5 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. 

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 Valley.

This opportunity is closed to applications.