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Community Relations Adviser RAF Fairford & RAF Welford
- Public sector
- 02/07/2024
- £35290.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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Salary
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The objective of the British-American Community Relations Organisation (BACR-Org) is to maximize the mutual understanding between US military and civilian personnel, including family members, and the British communities in which they live and work. The objective is advanced by the promotion of contacts between the two communities and the elimination of actual, and potential causes of friction or misunderstanding. The BACR-Org enables the USVF to deliver effective operational outputs in a permissive and supportive environment across the entire spectrum of local, regional and national engagement activities, engendering strong and harmonious relationships to encourage collaborative partnerships
Community Relations Advisers (CRAs) are civilians of officer status employed by the MOD. The independence of the organisation ensures it is best placed to serve both the UK and USVF communities without bias. CRAs work directly as an adviser to the US Commander and are line managed by the Chief Community Relations Adviser (CCRA). They are ultimately responsible to the USVF Support Group Commander, a Royal Air Force Group Captain.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The Community Relations Adviser is expected to:
Were looking for an experienced communicator, who is/ has:
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to regular travel to various locations on base and in the local community, many of which are not easily accessible via public transport.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
The role attracts an All Hours Worked Allowance. This covers the need for the incumbent to be flexible with their working hours due to a requirement to work evenings, weekends or Bank Holidays on occasion, with the incumbent working an average 51 hour week (gross)
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.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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The application process consists of a statement of suitability and evidence against the Civil Service Success Profiles. The selection process will be an initial sift, with a shortlist of candidates invited to an interview, which will give those selected an opportunity to explain the Behaviours in more details as well as an opportunity to meet the recruiting line manager.
Candidates will be required to complete an online application.
Personal Statement: Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. Please provide experience relevant to the role as described in the job description and responsibilities. (Word count 500)
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
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