RAF High Wycombe Station Families Housing Officer
UK Ministry of Defence
Buckinghamshire, UK
Published today
Housing officer
Full Time
RAF High Wycombe Station Families Housing Officer
Vacancy summary
Recruiting Service
Royal Air Force
SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN
ECR 100018
NATO Rank(s)
OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr
UK Rank(s)
Master Aircrew, Warrant Officer
Closing date
13/05/2026, 23:55
Anticipated start date
November 2026
Engagement type
FTRS - Home Commitment
Commitment length
5 years
Post Owner Email
Gareth.davies105@mod.gov.uk
Open to personnel from
Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Branch/Trade/ Profession
Any
Specialisation
Any
Location
RAF High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Vacancy detail
Job Description
Subject to formal establishment amendment, a vacancy will arise for a Warrant Officer/Master Aircrew (Any Profession) to serve as High Wycombe Station Families Housing Officer (SFHO) at RAF High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 02 November 2026 (or later, subject to candidate status).
Outline of Role/Responsibilities:
Must either have been, or currently be, a WO/MAcr (Any Profession) or a FS (Any Profession) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.
Required competencies:
Selection Process
A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant's last 3 appraisal reports as required. Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:
Name: Sqn Ldr Gareth Davies
Teams:
Applications. Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:
Email:
The closing date for applications is 13 May 2026 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.
Additional information
The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years.
Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board. Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.
Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant. The relevant Profession's advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.
Regular Service Applicants. Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor's proposed start date, prior to applying.
Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.
Admin Discharge. Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.
Pension Issues. Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at and . Of particular note is reference to the 'Effect of Re-employment' on Commutation and, for those leaving on a 'preserved' pension, the Resettlement Grant.
Transition between TCoS. Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS.
Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager. Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.
Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT). Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).
Annual Salary and Leave. Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces. Leave entitlement is detailed in .
Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF High Wycombe.
Vacancy summary
Recruiting Service
Royal Air Force
SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN
ECR 100018
NATO Rank(s)
OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr
UK Rank(s)
Master Aircrew, Warrant Officer
Closing date
13/05/2026, 23:55
Anticipated start date
November 2026
Engagement type
FTRS - Home Commitment
Commitment length
5 years
Post Owner Email
Gareth.davies105@mod.gov.uk
Open to personnel from
Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Branch/Trade/ Profession
Any
Specialisation
Any
Location
RAF High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Vacancy detail
Job Description
Subject to formal establishment amendment, a vacancy will arise for a Warrant Officer/Master Aircrew (Any Profession) to serve as High Wycombe Station Families Housing Officer (SFHO) at RAF High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of being not before 02 November 2026 (or later, subject to candidate status).
Outline of Role/Responsibilities:
- The successful applicant will have oversight of the RAF High Wycombe SFA plot (over 5 different patches) with robustness mirrored with a degree of empathy and compassion.
- Act as a 2-way channel of communication and develop mechanisms for listen to, and representing, the views, feelings and needs of Service personnel and their families in SFA/SSFA.
- Where individual welfare needs are identified, signpost them to the most appropriate welfare agency.
- Act as 'Champion' for the SFA community, both in their relationship with DIO and their industry partners and in representing their interests to the chain of command. In doing the former, you should ensure that individual occupants use the correct interfaces with Industry Partners to the full extent before any intervention on their behalf.
- Where appropriate, assist DIO in maintaining standards across your SFA estates, working closely with Pinnacle Housing Officers and Amey/Vivo Industry Partners. Building a positive relationship with these staff is key.
- Work closely with the relevant Pinnacle Allocations staff to ensure they are aware of the laydown of the unit and provide advice and input to e1132b (2nd offer refusal) forms.
- Ensure that regular formal engagement/meetings take place between local DIO Area Managers/Industry Partner Local Client/Delivery Managers and the Stn Cdr/OC BSW and record the minutes of these meetings. Agenda items should include (but are not limited to) customer engagement, ongoing issues, project updates, void reduction and patch management.
- When necessary, utilise your list of DIO and Industry Partner escalation contacts to seek support with any difficult/enduring SFA issues.
- Managing personal information such as occupancy data, voids details and moves in/out, as provided to the SFHO by DIO, through HQ AIR. The data is to be managed in accordance with GDPR protocols and not shared with any other personnel without the express permission of DIO.
- Organising routine Families Consultative Groups/Town Halls for SP and their families on the SFA estate to provide direct feedback to DIO and their staff. Recording the detail of these meetings and where appropriate, following up on issues reported, with DIO and Industry Partners.
- Working closely with the RAF Housing Colonel's team to ensure there is a regular 2-way sharing of information, including provision of regular updates to AIR on local performance, to include arising trends/issues and engagement activity (Housing Clinics/FCGs).
Must either have been, or currently be, a WO/MAcr (Any Profession) or a FS (Any Profession) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.
Required competencies:
- Security - hold NSV SC.
- The People & Families Support SFHO Induction Brief.
- The Virtual RAF Personal & Community Support Course.
- Demonstrable experience of welfare management and administration.
- Demonstrable experience of working with Industry Partners.
- Training Audit/Internal Validation qualification/experience.
- Aviators Development 4 Course (WO only) or be prepared to attend AD4.
- Demonstrable experience of Defence Training Policy and processes.
- Competent IT skills.
- Willingness and flexibility to actively engage in diverse activities and events to promote awareness of RAF Reserves and optimise PTVR recruitment, employment and retention.
Selection Process
A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant's last 3 appraisal reports as required. Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:
Name: Sqn Ldr Gareth Davies
Teams:
Applications. Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:
Email:
The closing date for applications is 13 May 2026 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.
Additional information
The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Home Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years.
Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board. Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates must be attested before their 61st birthday. However, suitably qualified personnel may be considered but a waiver must be sought from SO1 Res Spt prior to interview.
Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant. The relevant Profession's advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.
Regular Service Applicants. Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor's proposed start date, prior to applying.
Joint Medical Employment Standards. The post is non deployable, non-safety critical, does not involve operational support activity and is sedentary in nature. IBN 94/24 applies.
Admin Discharge. Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.
Pension Issues. Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at and . Of particular note is reference to the 'Effect of Re-employment' on Commutation and, for those leaving on a 'preserved' pension, the Resettlement Grant.
Transition between TCoS. Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS.
Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager. Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.
Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT). Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).
Annual Salary and Leave. Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces. Leave entitlement is detailed in .
Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at RAF High Wycombe.