RAF Families Federation
Policy Advisor – Spousal Employment and Overseas Support
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Policy Advisor – Spousal Employment and Overseas Support
Location: RAF Wittering (hybrid working) Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days) Salary: £27,300 – £28,735 pro rata Essential Requirement: UK driving licence
About Us The Royal Air Force Families Federation exists to improve the quality of life for the RAF family worldwide—whether at work or at home. We provide an independent voice for serving personnel and their families, offering a confidential service that relies on the job's integrity and professionalism to deliver credibility and respect.
About the Role
This is a critical policy advisor position ensuring we support non-serving spouses in alignment with the MOD Families Strategy. As the subject lead for Spousal Employment and Overseas Support, you will:
- Advise on employment opportunities for RAF partners
- Collaborate with Armed Forces Covenant Champions to highlight the impact of service life
- Advocate for policy changes at Government level, particularly addressing post-Brexit challenges to overseas employment
- Maintain strong relationships with COBSEO and MOD Families Team to ensure non-serving voices are represented
- Engage with employment agencies, overseas stakeholders, and MOD personnel to champion policy reforms
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Based at RAF Wittering, this role offers hybrid working with regular office visits.
Responsibilities
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Develop policy recommendations and resources to improve spousal employment support
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Research, report, and monitor policy implementation and impacts
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Engage with stakeholders (including deployed families) to gather insights and feedback
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Act as a confident advocate in negotiations with the MOD, employment agencies, and government bodies
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Represent the Federation at events, requiring occasional travel with advance notice
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Problem-solve proactively and deliver timely updates on case progress to RAF families
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Generate communications material, such as briefings and reports, to support policy planning
Requirements
- Empathy and understanding for service life challenges
- Effective negotiating, networking, and presenting skills with clarity and influence
- Prior experience—either in policy development or advocacy for atypical orgainsations (e.g., Members' Associations, Armed Forces, or diverse stakeholder groups)
- Research and reporting expertise to assess employability, regulatory compliance, and case tracking
- UK driving license for appointed attendance and travel
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Benefits
- Competitive salary: £27,300–£28,735 pro rata
- Proportional leave (up to 42 days annual leave with Westminster-leave entitlement)
- Insurance benefits: Life cover, sickness pay, and health cash-back plan
- Free access to a virtual GP, Health and Stress support programmes, and gym discounts
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Short-break accommodation discounts at selected RAF Association venues
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Next Steps
- This role closes Wednesday 15 July at 8am
- Initial discussions may occur before closing—interviews will take place on 21 July at RAF Wittering
- Disability Confident Employer: We welcome and expect accommodations for application support
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