A vacancy has arisen for a Warrant Officer (Gnr) to serve as WO Land Activity Safety Inspections within the RAFSC Land Activity Safety Team (LAST) at RAF Honington. The appointment will be on an Additional Duties Commitment (180) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 29 March 2027 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status and formal establishment).
Responsibilities: As WO Land Activity Safety Inspections, the incumbent is responsible to SO3 Land Activity Inspections and SO2 Land Safety for providing Second Line of Defence (2LoD) Land Activity Inspections in accordance with JSP 815 Element 12, as part of the Land Activity Inspection (LAI) team and as directed in the LAST Co-Ord programme. WO Land Activity Safety Inspections will work to ensure that all RAF Land Activity is conducted iaw current legislative requirement and Defence and RAF Policy. As a member of the LAI Team, they are expected to conduct assurance activity and where required, they are to act as Lead Auditor and as the Audit Team Leader in order for LAST to achieve its mission.
Principle roles to include:
- The delivery and resourcing of RAFSC LAI as directed by SO3 LAI.
- Act as Lead Auditor and Team Leader for LAI assurance activity and conduct LAI activity in accordance with LAST Policy.
- SME for advice and guidance to all RAF units on LAI in the Land Environment.
- Assist SO3 LAI in the production and maintenance of LAI Quality Documentation.
- Act as the SME and maintain an understanding of JSP 815, JSP 375, JSP 822, AP 8000, AP 3379 and any other relevant policies (e.g. PAM 21 and the RAF IRT policy).
- Act as a member of any LAST Audit team when required.
- Deputise for SO3 LAI when required.
- Conduct inspection, audit, and evaluation tasks at units across the RAF as directed by Inspector Land Safety (ILS); as reflected in the LAI Activity Tracker.
- Maintenance of the LAI Activity tracker, ensuring that all assurance activity is appropriately resourced.
WO Land Activity Safety Inspections 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.
