Officer Commanding Station Support Flight

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

RAF High Wycombe is the home of the 4* Headquarters for the Royal Air Force. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a positive contribution to all those working at High Wycombe. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships that promote collaboration between a range of stakeholders that support continual improvement.�

The role of OC Station Support Flight provides a vital output in support of the Base Support Squadron. The post primarily focusses on the management of the Accommodation Cell and their output, but it also has a key coordination and communication role across BSS, straddling accommodation, establishments, parenting and postal services in a customer facing role. The successful applicant will provide Line Management to the Accommodation Cell and Postal Services team and the station Admin Support Assistant who all have vital roles at RAF High Wycombe.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

OC Station Support Flight will:

Provide line management and oversight of the Accommodation Cell Team, and management of the tasks for which they are responsible, including managing waiting lists, non-availability Certificates and March-In and Out of Single Living AccommodationBe responsible for the configuration and co-ordination of the Establishments process across the 3 sites in support of OC Base Support Squadron and engage with the Office Moves process.Provide line management and oversight of the Postal Services team and the Station Admin Support Assistant and management of the tasks for which they are responsible.Assisting with the maintenance of an open and collaborative working relationship with the Change Management Board.Maintain and review the RAF Hight Wycombe Parenting StatementAct as the focal point for collation and communication of feedback and updates into and out of Base Support Squadron. Carry out such other reasonable tasks as directed by OC Base Support Squadron.

Person specification

Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead and manage teamsAbility to deal with and manage conflicting priorities.Ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholdersAbility to analyse data and produce recommendationsAbility to cope well under pressure, be flexible and assertive.Proficient in the use of all MS office products.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

LeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingMaking Effective DecisionsManaging a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes �7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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