A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader (Any) to serve as Executive Officer (XO) Southern England & Wales Reserves Support Wing (SEWRSW), based at RAF Brize Norton, on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 04 January 2027.
The mission of SEWRSW is to deliver motivated and inspired RAF reservists to the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) squadrons, ready to embark on Phase 2 training and ultimately deliver operational output for the RAF.
Reportingto the Officer Commanding SEWRSW, the XO SEWRSW is the senior full-time officer responsible for the day-to-day management of the SEWRSW team who work collectively and collaboratively to deliver our mission through a range of activities to attract and recruit candidates, deliver Phase 1 training, and other tasks to support the RAuxAF units within the SEWRSW area of responsibility.
The post will primarily be based at RAF Brize Norton, however to support the delivery of SEWRSW’s core outputs the role may require occasional travel, overnight stays and weekend work.
Post responsibilities:
As XO SEWRSW, the responsibilities of the successful applicant include the following:
- Provision of advice to OC SEWRSW on all tri-Service, RAF and RAF Reserves policy relating to recruitment, training and logistics to ensure SEWRSW compliance.
- Oversee operational delivery of SEWRSW core outputs.
- Ensure all SEWRSW training activity is delivered iaw JSP 822.
- Coordinate effective engagement with RAuxAF units within the SEWRSW AoR.
- Maintenance of the SEWRSW personnel establishment and strength, including managing any establishment variations and carrying out recruitment activities for vacant posts.
- Enable infrastructure, equipment and resource requirements in support of SEWRSW including the provision of services from the parent unit (RAF Brize Norton) and contractors.
- Engage with external agencies including 2 Gp, HQ Reserves and 22 Gp.
- Deputise for OC SEWRSW as required.
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