At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and engage with communities, enhancing the RAF's public image in Northern Ireland.
- Company: Join the RAF as a senior representative, making a difference in your region.
- Benefits: Flexible working from home, impactful role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration across military and civilian sectors.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of strategic engagement and represent the RAF at key events.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership, community engagement, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
A vacancy has arisen for an Air Commodore (Any Profession) to serve as Regional Air Officer Northern Ireland (AONI), parented by RAF High Wycombe on Volunteer ex-Regular Reserve Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) (90 days), with an initial proposed start date of 01 January 2027. AONI is the senior representative of the RAF within Northern Ireland. Working from home or mobile within your appointed area as required. Your command and line management is to the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS), through Assistant Chief of Air Staff (ACAS), Head Strategic Engagement (Hd SE) and supporting the Air Force Board Executive within your geographical region.
Position Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining close liaison with government, councils, local authorities, community and civic officials, including Lord Lieutenants and their deputies.
- Supporting Strategic Engagement Campaign Plans and delivery as required, under direction from ACAS and Hd SE.
- Develop and execute a 4-year regional engagement strategy and annual campaign plan, to cohere Air and Space-related activity, while incorporating parallel Transition to Conflict work.
- Enhancing the public image of the RAF, in-line with the Defence Mission and the RAF UK Engagement Strategy, by ensuring appropriate governance of all major public and ceremonial events involving the RAF in the Region.
- Provide support where required to RAF Recruitment & Selection, University Air Squadron and the RAF Air Cadet organisations, to aid recruitment to both organisations, via access to gatekeepers and specific regional access.
- Support the prosperity agenda by engagement with national and regional employers, particularly within the Aerospace and Space industries, tech futurists and academia.
- Act as the senior RAF representation at key events, representing CAS and the RAF ELT, as required.
- Establish and maintain close liaison with the regional RN, Army and Reserve Forces and Cadet Association / Defence Relationship Management senior representatives.
Air Officer Northern Ireland employer: Serve
Joining the team at Northwood HQ as an SO2 IWC Ops Delivery offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the IWC while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from structured development pathways, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to engage in high-level strategic operations that directly impact the Joint Force. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on employee well-being, Northwood HQ stands out as an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in defence operations.
