L&D Wg - OC Assurance & Governance Sqn

UK Ministry of Defence; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in the UK is seeking a Squadron Leader to oversee assurance and governance for RAF phase one training. The role entails ensuring compliance with defense training policies and managing instructional quality within the RAF environment. Applicants must have experience in military training leadership, knowledge of instructional processes and a relevant military rank. This position requires a commitment of 5 years within the Royal Air Force Reserves and successful applicants will undergo a selection process based on prior appraisals.

Benefits

Potential access to Single Living Accommodation

Qualifications

• Recent instructional experience in a Phase 1 training establishment.
• Knowledge of of Ofsted processes.
• Experience in training quality management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assurance and governance activities for RAF phase one training.
• Ensure Defence System of Training alignment.
• Manage compliance with Defence Education and Training policies.

Skills

Leadership in military training

Knowledge of DSAT

Instructional experience

Education

Squadron Leader rank or Flight Lieutenant eligible for promotion

Job description

L&D Wing - OC Assurance & Governance Sqn

Recruiting Service
Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN
1000257

NATO Rank(s)
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)
Squadron Leader

Closing date
16/01/2026, 23:55

Anticipated start date
May 2026

Engagement type
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length
5 years

Open to personnel from
Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/Profession
Any

Specialisation
Any

Location
RAFC Cranwell

Vacancy detail

Job Description: A vacancy has arisen for a Squadron Leader OF3 Any to serve as OC Assurance and Governance Sqn at Sleaford (RAFC Cranwell 1) on FTRS (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 04 May 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status).

OC Assurance and Governance (OC A&G) is responsible to OC Learning and Development Wing (OC L&D Wg) for overseeing assurance and governance activities relating to RAF phase one training, ensuring Defence System of Training (DSAT) alignment and the standardisation of training to meet Defence Education and Training Policy (JSP822) and Continuous Improvement in the RAF (AP2).

Essential Skills

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sqn Ldr (Any) or a Flt Lt (Any) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3393 Vol 1 and AP 7000. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full‑time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

Desirable Skills

Working knowledge of the application of DSAT.

Recent instructional experience in a Phase 1 training establishment and a good working knowledge of extant training policy, including:

• Recent experience of Ofsted processes and procedures.
• Recent training quality management and assurance experience.

All competencies listed below can be acquired in role, although possession of in‑date qualifications would assist rapid integration:

• Modularised Initial Officer Training (MIOT) Staff Training (Induction Module)
• DSAT Training Audit
• DSAT Training InVal
• Managing Civil Servants
• Defence Trainer Course (DTc)
• Defence Training Supervisor (DTS)
• Defence Training Manager (DTM)
• Land Environment Safety Officer (LESO)
• IOSH Risk Assessor Course
• ISO Internal Auditor Course

Selection Process

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 4 appraisal reports.

Enquiries

Sqn Ldr N Barley
[e-mail].

Applications

Candidate applications, with a maximum 2‑page CV (to include copies of last 4 appraisal reports) should be sent to:
[e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 16 January 2026 and interviews (unless promo board required) will take place week commencing 26 January 2026.

Additional information

Unless already commissioned in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be commissioned in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call‑out for permanent service.

The appointment is on FTRS (LC) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years.

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board. Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case‑by‑case basis.

Candidates must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment. Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant. The relevant Profession’s advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.

Regular Service Applicants. Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non‑safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.

Admin Discharge. Ex‑service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

Pension Issues. Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at and. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re‑employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS. Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS.

Flexible Working Arrangements. Flexible working is not available for this post.

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT). Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).

Annual Salary and Leave. Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces. Leave entitlement is detailed in.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at Sleaford (RAFC Cranwell 1).