People Operations Officer

Royal Air Force; Aldergrove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Air Force and contribute to the support and welfare of servicemen and women. As a vital part of the team, you'll manage HR, oversee construction projects, and coordinate media operations on UK and overseas missions. This role offers opportunities for professional development and service, with a minimum commitment of 12 years.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade C or higher required.
• At least 2 A2 Levels or equivalent with minimum UCAS points.
• UK degree holders have a reduced requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR, welfare, and morale support to servicemen and families.
• Oversee construction and maintenance on RAF stations.
• Lead essential support services and manage media operations.

Skills

HR support

Welfare support

Leadership

Media operations

Education

GCSEs at Grade C/4

A2 Levels/3 Highers at Grade C

UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher

Job description

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You are at the core of the RAF, supporting our personnel and their families in order to achieve the RAF’s mission. In your role you will:

• Provide HR, welfare and morale support to servicemen/women and their dependents
• Oversee construction and maintenance on RAF stations
• Lead and manage essential support services on bases as well as operations around the world
• Manage media operations, including liaising with journalists in the UK and overseas when on operations

Minimum Education Requirements

As a minimum, you will need GCSEs at Grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at Grade C in English Language, Mathematics and at least three other subjects.

In addition, you need at least 2 A2 Levels/3 Highers at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points.

Alternatively, if you hold a UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher (or acceptable alternative) you only need Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of GCSE Grade C/4-5 or Scottish National 5 grade C.

What will you do?

You are at the core of the RAF, supporting our personnel and their families in order to achieve the RAF’s mission. In your role you will:

• Provide HR, welfare and morale support to servicemen/women and their dependents
• Oversee construction and maintenance on RAF stations
• Lead and manage essential support services on bases as well as operations around the world
• Manage media operations, including liaising with journalists in the UK and overseas when on operations

Requirements

• Be aged 17.5 - 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen(with ‘right to work’ immigration status) since birth
• Commit to minimum 12 years service
• Meet the fitness and health criteria
• Pass a Fitness test - Details below

Reserve role locations and further career training details are available within the full description. The role involves ongoing development, transferrable skills, and commitment to service, with opportunities for promotion and professional growth. The application process includes multiple stages: interview, health assessment, fitness test, OASC, familiarisation visit, acceptance, and training.