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You’ll support People Operations Media Officers and HQ Air Command with the delivery of national and international imagery to ensure the RAF’s stories are shown correctly and fairly. In your role you will:
1. Carry out the capture, manipulation and production of all types of photo/videography tasks
2. Support media operations officers to capture the correct imagery for campaigns
3. Ensure that all documentation is accurately and correctly completed
4. Support the RAF’s social media team with its online presence
Minimum Education
1. You will need a minimum of 2 GCSEs (or acceptable equivalents) at a minimum of Grade C (Grade 4 to 5 with effect from Aug 17), in English Language and Mathematics or Scottish National 5 (Grades A – C) in English Language and Mathematics.
2. You must also be currently employed, self-employed or studying (academic vocational) as a journalist or PR practitioner, and be able to provide a portfolio of published material demonstrating an ability to produce compelling PR copy or journalism.
Requirements
1. Be aged 18 – 54 years old (Must attest before 54th birthday)
2. Be a citizen of the UK or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen (with indefinite leave to remain immigration status) since birth.
3. Demonstrate impeccable written English.
4. Hold a full UK driving licence.
5. Commit to 27 days per year.
6. Pass a fitness test.
Reserve role locations
Reserve roles exist in specific reserve squadrons, which in turn are located at specific RAF bases. As you will not be resident at those bases (except on multi-day operations or exercises), geographic proximity to where you live is important. These are the bases where this role is active:
1. 502 Sqn, JHFS Aldergrove, Co Antrim
2. 611 Sqn, RAF Woodvale, Merseyside
3. 614 Sqn, Cardiff
4. 7644 Sqn, RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire
TRAINING AND CAREER
At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.
1. Initial training
Basic Recruit Training 23 days (split) RAF Halton. Your first steps with us will be your Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC).
2. Phase two training
Specific Training Ongoing As assigned. After successfully completing initial training, you will be trained for your specific role in the RAF either at your squadron or another RAF station in the UK.
3. Commitment
Your commitment Ongoing As assigned. We ask that you commit to a minimum of 27 days each year with us.
4. Ongoing development
Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned. You will have valuable personal development opportunities together with the chance to work around the world, gaining unique experiences in the process.
5. Transferable skills
Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned. Much of our in-house training is accredited or recognised by external awarding bodies.
WHY JOIN THE RESERVES?
The skills you acquire as a Reserve won’t just prepare you for the RAF, they will enhance your work and civilian life.
You might be called up to assist with our operations worldwide for up to six months, during which you may be able to claim a pay award to cover your and your employer’s costs.
Training
Free gym, Subsidised food, Paid pension, Paid holiday.
COMMITMENT AND LOCATION
You will have to commit to 27 days per year for 12 years minimum. Each year includes a 15-day block for general RAF training, and 12 separate days for extra training or exercises.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER APPLYING
Joining the RAF as a Reserve takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process.
1. Squadron information day
2. Selection interview
3. Health assessment
4. Fitness test
5. Acceptance
6. Training
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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 indefinite leave to remain immigration status) since birth.
Be between 18 and 54 years old.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Have these minimum grades:
1. GCSE pre–2017 GCSE 2017 Onwards Scottish National 5 Mathematics CGrade 4C English Language CGrade 4C
You must also be currently employed, self-employed or studying (academic vocational) as a journalist or PR practitioner, and be able to provide a portfolio of published material demonstrating an ability to produce compelling PR copy or journalism.
NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY
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 indefinite leave to remain immigration status) since birth. Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered. Commonwealth citizens require a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK prior to any application.
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
You must be physically fit to complete both initial and specialist training, and to do your role effectively. As part of the application process you will need to do the Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT), which takes place at a fitness centre local to you.
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