Stn Cos And Engagement Coord

Serve; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a Sqn Ldr to serve as Station Chief of Staff at RAF Coningsby. The role involves managing the Station visit programme, coordinating top-level activities, and overseeing performance reporting while leading a small team. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in business development, project management, and public speaking. This position is full time, with an expected start date of March 2, 2026, or later.

Qualifications

• Experience with business development and project management.
• Strong skills in team and relationship management.
• Excellent public speaking and conflict management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run the Station's visits programme.
• Manage top-level activity programme and scheduling.
• Act as focal point for performance and risk management.
• Oversee governance processes and documentation.
• Coordinate external community engagement visits.

Skills

Business Development

Employee Orientation

Public Health

Account Management

Conflict Management

Project Management

Relationship Management

Team Management

Customer Relationship Management

Public Speaking

Job description

Subject to formal establishment amendment a vacancy may arise for a Sqn Ldr (any Profession) to serve as Station Chief of Staff and Engagement Coord at RAF Coningsby on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 02 March 2026 (or earlier / later subject to candidate status).

As the holder of the position of Chief of Staff and Engagement Coord you are responsible to OC BSW for the cross cutting coordination function at RAF Coningsby in support the Stn Executive. This includes managing the visit programme performance and risk management workforce and force generation governance and assurance parenting and service level agreements and the In Year Delivery Plan. You have line management responsibilities for a small Whole Force team. You are expected to work to meet the needs of RAF Coningsby as directed and are to :

• a. Coordinate and run RAF Coningsbys visits programme including visits by senior members of the RAF VVIPs Defence and Ministers as well as visits in support of the UKs Prosperity Agenda working closely with the Media and Communications Officer.
• b. Manage RAF Coningsbys top-level activity programme to ensure that events visits and other Station-wide activities are appropriately de-conflicted and scheduled.
• c. Act as the AB focal point for Performance and Risk Mgt to ensure coherent and relevant reporting in conjunction with the risk owners and manager.
• d. Oversee the AB FGen process and monitor SLIM and JPA amendments and requirements to maintain an accurate picture of the Stn workforce.
• e. Act as the focal point for the requirement and allocation of all Holding Officers.
• f. Act as the Stn focal point for advice and assistance on alternative workforce solutions in conjunction with the Regional Reserves Co-ordination Officer to maximise opportunities.
• g. Develop and coordinate the Stn governance structure to drive the battle rhythm to include Stn Executive Briefs Quarterly Briefs Town Halls and the biannual Command Gp.
• h. Act as the central conduit for all externally requested outputs or assurance visits to maintain a strategic picture on behalf of the Stn Cdr.
• i. Ensure the BSW BCPs are reviewed biennially are up to date and relevant and tie into Transition to Conflict plans.
• j. Manage and deliver the Stn Cdrs In Year Delivery Plan.
• k. Coordinate the production of mandated cross Station reports and submissions to include Matters of the Moment Briefs the Stns Stainforth Trophy submission and the Stns input to CAS Report to HM the King.
• l. Review and update the Stn Parenting Agreement between Resident Units and the AB in consultation with Air Cmd. Use this to maintain a Stn view of activity undertaken workforce levels and RLS requirements.
• m. Co-ordinate the annual review of all Stn Service Level Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding to create an effective partnering culture and manage the document library.
• n. Coordinate RAF Coningsbys programme of external community engagement visits including the maintenance of the Stations Stakeholder Register working closely with the Community Development Officer.
• o. Coordinate ad-hoc external takings where input is required across the Station and be the point of contact for coordinating Base Support Wings input into such taskings.
• p. Oversee the coordination and implementation of the Station Honours & Awards Ceremonies.
• q. Deliver the VIP element of the biennial Stn Families Day and work with Ops as required. Deliver the annual Stn AFR and take the lead for the annual AFI.
• s. Act as the OIC of the Stn Engagement Fund and as a Commodity Holder.
• r. Perform any other duties within the context of RAF Coningsby as agreed by line management and / or as directed by higher authority.
• t. Act as the line manager for :
  • i. SO3 Engagements Officer
  • ii. Station Adjutant
  • iii. Central Registry Staff
  • iv. BSW Coord
  • v. DPA
  • vi. SWOs gang

Key Skills

Business Development, Employee Orientation, Public Health, Account Management, VersionOne, Conflict Management, Project Management, Relationship Management, Team Management, Customer relationship management, Human Resources, Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1