Subject to ECR approval, a vacancy may arise for a Wing Commander Any to serve as Inspector Adventure Training Safety at RAF Cranwell on Volunteer ex-Regular Reserve Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 February 2027.
The Inspector Adventure Training Safety (Insp AT) is responsible for providing specialist oversight, assurance and governance across the full breadth of Adventure Training (AT) activity within the RAF. The post provides Assurance of RAF delivered AT, excluding RAF AT activities within JSAT and the RAF Eagles Scheme, in accordance with statutory legislation, Defence Safety Authority (DSA) regulations and Defence Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&EP) Policy. The Land Safety domain encompasses all RAF delivered AT activity where personnel, equipment, training systems or infrastructure are exposed to risk.
This role is offered under a hybrid working arrangement where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a 1 hour transit time of one of the 3 main Safety Centre Hubs, RAF Honington, RAF Cranwell or RAF High Wycombe.
Responsible for:
- Ensuring risks across RAF delivered AT are identified, assessed and managed in accordance with JSP 419, AP 8000 and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Maintaining oversight of RAF delivered AT safety performance, incident trends and cross-cutting risk areas
- Assuring that Duty Holder and Duty of Care arrangements are effective and appropriately applied
- Providing input to policy development, audit activity and assurance reporting relating to RAF delivered AT
- Promoting safe delivery, supervision standards and positive safety culture across the RAF delivered AT domain
- Assuring that training systems, infrastructure and equipment are suitable, maintained and used in accordance with policy and best practice for conducting RAF AT.
Inspector of Adventurous Training Safety (RAF) 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.
