Policy Advisor – Spousal Employment and Overseas Support
- £27300 – £28735 pro rata for 24 hours per week (3 days)
- Based at our office at RAF Wittering with hybrid working
- A UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this post
- Up to 42 days annual leave (pro rata), life insurance and sick pay
- Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover everyday healthcare needs
- Free access to virtual GP, health and stress support plus gym discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised short breaks at selected RAF accommodation
About the team
This is a vitally important Policy Advisor role to ensure that we support non‑serving spouses in line with the MOD Families Strategy. As subject lead in the field of Spousal Employment and Overseas Support, you will be providing advice on employment opportunities as well as engaging with Armed Forces Covenant Champions to ensure that the impact of service life is understood. As a confident speaker and networker you will be instrumental in advocating for change at Government level to overcome the challenges with overseas employment following Brexit and the loss of freedom of movement. Working closely with the COBSEO and MOD Families Team, you will ensure the voice of the non‑serving individual is appropriately represented. You will be working with a team of other specialists, all of whom help and support each other. We are based at offices at RAF Wittering and this role is suitable for hybrid working, with regular attendance at our offices in Wittering.
Responsibilities
Provide advice on employment opportunities for non‑serving spouses, engage with Armed Forces Covenant Champions, advocate for policy change at Government level, liaise with employment agencies, overseas stakeholders, and other relevant groups. Proactively identify, address, and report on issues affecting non‑serving spouses. Deliver timely feedback to RAF personnel and families on case progress. Conduct research, develop written content and resources, and monitor and report on policy delivery.
Qualifications
Understanding and empathy of the service lifestyle; confident and persuasive communicator; proactive problem‑solver. Demonstrated experience in developing policy to cause positive change or extensive experience advocating for others with multiple stakeholder groups. Previous research and reporting experience required. A UK driving licence is essential for representing the Federation at events.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits including life insurance, generous holiday entitlement, sick pay and time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period. Additional benefits include a health cash back plan, virtual GP, health and stress support, gym discount, cycle to work scheme, and subsidised short breaks at selected RAF accommodation.
The RAF Association is a Disability Confident Employer. Please let us know if you require any assistance with the application process.
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