505 Sqn Xo

A vacancy may arise for a Flight Lieutenant (Any Profession) to serve as XO at 505 Sqn RAF St Mawgan on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 01 June 2026 (or earlier/later subject to candidate status and position being vacated).

This is an office-based appointment and the post holders duties will include:

• Manage the day-to-day business and output of 505 Sqn in line with OC 505 Sqns Direction and the Sqn Management Plan.
• Act as the deputy to the OC in his absenceand member of the 505 Sqn Executives team. Acquaint OC 505 Sqn withallmatters affecting 505 Sqnbusiness output functioning and personnel.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and professional development of the HQ Support Flight.
• Manage the safety welfare and morale of all Sqn Reservists and HQ staff.
• Liaison with HQ2Gp ResResCap Branch and Trade Sponsors RFCA and all stakeholders relevant to 505 Sqns business.
• Be point of contact for all budgetary infrastructure and resource issuesand standards of maintenance.
• Exercise delegated financial authority for the efficient and proper management of their specified elements of the Sqn economyefficiencyand effectiveness in the use of all resources
• Manage the monitoring and reporting of 505 Sqn output and statistics required by various stakeholders including F214 and monthlyor quarterlyreturns.
• Oversee Sqn recruiting social media employer engagement and community engagement activities.
• Liaising with relevant Ops Sponsors / role Offices within HQ Air to ensure that they are aware of Sqn availability capability requirements priorities and risks.
• Oversee Sqn social media updates and ensure compliance with the station and RAF media policy.
• Support the 505 Sqn Training Officer to ensure the planning co-ordination and conduct of 505 Sqn collective training and exercises.
• Act as PoC to the RFCA DRM and other reserve units in the region.
• Act as the Unit Employer Support Officer (UESO) for the Sqn.
• Commit fully to the operational effectiveness of the RAF and to the fitness of its personnel by supporting sport directed PT and adventurous training.
• Supporting PTVR Reservist Duty Weekends one per month.