A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader (Intelligence) to serve as 7630 (VR) Intelligence Squadron Executive Officer (XO) at the Intelligence Reserves Wing, RAF Waddington on Part Time Volunteer Reserve Service Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS). The proposed start date is 1 March 2027, or earlier/later subject to candidate’s status.
7630 Sqn consists of 26 nationally recruited PTVR Intelligence Officers and Intelligence Analysts working from RAF Wyton in a variety of Intelligence and ISR roles and at HQs and stations across the UK and abroad. Personnel are largely recruited from ex-regular Intelligence Officers/Analysts or long serving Reservists. The Squadron maintains a niche resource of Subject Matter Experts.
The XO is responsible to OC 7630 Sqn for the effective delivery of personnel management and administrative support to the Sqn on a day-to-day basis. The selected individual will be required to attend Sqn working weekends on at least a quarterly basis at RAF Wyton or other working locations as required. The XO has the following responsibilities:
• Deputise for OC 7630 Sqn in their absence and formally act as 2 i/c 7630 Sqn.
• Coordinate Sqn operational intelligence output between Sqn staff, Wg Headquarters and end customer communities, always ensuring a high standard of output. Oversee tasking prioritisation and reporting and coordinate the output of Intelligence staff on the Sqn.
• Act as the OC’s principal staff officer, including but not limited to drafting routine orders and submissions, maintaining individual activity and attendance records, completing reports and returns as required by HQ Int Res Wg and HQ Air Command organisations in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and complete pre-working weekend organisational tasks at RAF Wyton and other locations each month including attendance returns, accommodation bookings and transport requests.
• Organise Annual Continuous Training in collaboration with the Int Res Wg Ops team and provide support to the mobilisation process for individual Sqn personnel.
• Complete monthly payroll administration for all Sqn PTVR personnel via the Reserve Attendance & Pay Service (RAPS).
• Ensure effective communication with all Sqn personnel between working weekends through appropriate media channels.
• Act as the first POC for all personnel queries and liaise with the OC, Sqn personnel and HQ Int Res Wg staff as required to resolve issues presented.
• Drive a high standard of report writing across the Sqn, ensuring target dates within the OJAR/SJAR/MPAR reporting cycle are met.
• Act as Sqn POC for personnel undergoing Ph3 training courses and detached duties.
• Undertake unit level investigations as necessary and support Int Res Wg HR staff in the management of annual returns activities, individual casework and welfare matters.
• Track and manage the completion of Sqn Annual Continuous Training and mandatory training for annual bounty authorisation purposes.
• Undertake secondary duties when tasked.
XO 7630 Sqn in Lincoln 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.
