Logistics Supply Training and Assurance Manager

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (Logs (Sup)) to serve as Sergeant Logistics at 605 Sqn RAF Cosford on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of not before 14 September 2026 (or later subject to candidate status).

Prospective candidates should be aware that No 605 Sqn RAuxAF is a part of the Reserve Logistics Support Wg which also comprises No 504 Sqn RAuxAF at RAF Wittering and No 501 Sqn RAuxAF at RAF Brize Norton. The Reserves Logistics Support Wg sits under the Commander Support Force based at RAF Wittering. As part of 2 Group the Sqns role is to provide a cadre of RAF Reserve Logistic and RAFP personnel to support the regular RAF on operations and exercises both in the UK and overseas. The post holder will report directly to the FS Training. They will need to possess strong communication and organisational skills have a confident manner and be comfortable engaging with both military and civilian personnel in various environments. As an integral member of the Sqn the successful applicant will also be required to support other Sqn activities and take a lead during duty weekends. The incumbent must be prepared to work regular weekends.

Their primary duties will include:

• Deputising for the Flt Sgt Trg during periods of absence.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of Logs (Sup) Ph2 Ph3 and continuation trg for all RAF Logs (Sup) PTVR personnel and other trade related duties as tasked by the Eng & Logs Reserve HQ.
• In the absence of the Eng & Logs Reserve HQ WO provide specialist knowledge support and advice to relevant stakeholders on all matters relating to Reserve Logs (Sup) training and activities.
• Hold the position of Logs (Sup) Reserve lead instructor liaising with all other Logs (Sup) trainers across the UK in support of the Eng & Logs Res HQ WO.
• Maintain direct interaction with the Eng & Logs Reserve HQ Logs Supply WO to assist with the planning organisation and maintenance of Logs (Sup) PTVR training across the UK.
• In conjunction with the Logs (Sup) Reserve training team assist Eng & Logs Reserve HQ Logs Supply WO with the Annual Reserve Logs Conference.
• Be prepared to travel if necessary to aid with PTVR training requirements
• Sufficiently prepare each Sqn PTVR for any external trg tasking or mobilisation.
• Ensure personal are sufficiently prepared with all mandatory qualifications and competencies in order to support wider Defence tasks.
• Line management and development responsibilities for JNCO Sup (FTRS).