A vacancy has arisen for a Fg Off, Flt Lt, MAcr or WO (Any Profession) to serve as RLSW Trg Off at RAF Wittering on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 March 2027 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status and/or requirement for promotion board/sl).
The RLSW is the home for the 3 Logistic Support Sqns of the RAF’s Support Force. Providing logistic specialists (Drivers, Suppliers and Chefs), technicians (GS Mech and Electrical) and RAF Police Personnel. Based at RAF Wittering, HQ RLSW overseas the activities of 501 (County of Gloucester) Sqn (RAF Brize Norton), 504 (County of Nottingham) Sqn (RAF Wittering) and 605 (County of Warwick) Sqn (RAF Cosford). The Wing, and its sqns, support exercises and operations in the UK and overseas.
Working as part of the RLSW Command Group, the Trg Off will be responsible to OC RLSW for the effective management, governance and assurance of trg across all three RLSW Sqns. Additionally, they will lead on the integration of reservists into the Collective and Individual Trg battle rhythm of the Support Force.
Specifically, they will be responsible for:
- Supporting RLSW Sqns in ensuring that all RLSW personnel, are trained, competent and appropriately authorised for the duties they perform iaw individual capability CONEMPs.
- Ensuring the RLSW and its 3 Sqns’ Management of Training System (MTS) are compliant with the Defence Systems Approach to Training Quality Management Standard (DSAT QMS).
- Engaging with Sqn OCs, Spt Fce A7, Eng & Log Res HQ and other external stakeholders to develop and maintain an Individual and Collective Trg Battle Rhythm in order to ensure consistency of trg delivery and progression across the Wg.
- Overseeing the production, implementation and integration of the Sqns’ Annual Training Plans and associated professional trg programmes.
- Providing assurance to OC RLSW and Wg OCs that training undertaken within the Wg is conducted in accordance with JSP 822 and AP8000.
- Leading, directing and coordinating all RLSW training assurance activities and monitoring and overseeing RLSW Sqns’ trg related documents (TQM, SCD, CRA and QIP).
- Assuring that RLSW personnel, involved in RAuxAF Sqn training output, are suitably competent and appropriately authorised for the task and duties they are required to perform.
- Liaising between RLSW and Support Force HQ A7 in relation to training matters and higher-level Support Force intent, initiatives and exercises. This includes acting as the RLSW liaison and/or representative for HQ exercise and training meetings, boards and working groups.
- Supporting RLSW RAuxAF Sqns in the preparation for 3rd Party OFSTED inspections to include maintenance Self-Assessment iaw DC&WF and the MODIF.
Reserve Logs Support Wing - Training Officer 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.
