Logistics Support Supervisor.
Role Overview
The RAFAC Logistics Support Supervisor is a full-time employee of the Council of RFCAs and reports to SO2 Logistics through the Region Logistics Teams.
Coordinates and assures end-to-end logistics distribution of stores and equipment to volunteers and cadets across an assigned area.
Works with RAF stations, RAFAC Regions, and partner organisations and travels across the UK to support distribution and assurance activity.
Operates on an All Hours Worked basis averaging 42 hours per week, including routine evening or weekend work as directed.
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Role overview
The RAFAC Logistics Support Supervisor is a full-time employee of the Council of RFCAs and reports to SO2 Logistics through the Region Logistics Teams.
Coordinates and assures end-to-end logistics distribution of stores and equipment to volunteers and cadets across an assigned area.
Works with RAF stations, RAFAC Regions, and partner organisations and travels across the UK to support distribution and assurance activity.
Operates on an All Hours Worked basis averaging 42 hours per week, including routine evening or weekend work as directed.
Logistics distribution and support
- Coordinate and provide functional oversight of the RAFAC logistics distribution system in line with the RAFAC Logistics Operating Model.
- Supervise Regional Logistics Support Officers and coordinate with Regional Logistics Teams.
- Coordinate workforce activity against distribution schedules and escalate service deficiencies.
- Contribute to development of the RAFAC Logistics Operating Model as it evolves.
- Support physical distribution of stores and equipment and coordinate access to RAFAC sites for deliveries.
- Plan logistics staff support for national and regional RAFAC events as directed.
- Manage allocated motor transport resources, including vehicle availability and required documentation.
- Manage allocated logistics estate used for stores processing and maintain a safe, assured working environment.
Stakeholder engagement and assurance
- Act as primary contact for Parent Unit Logistics Supply Sections and maintain relationships with RAFAC HQ, RAF Stations, and regional logistics supervisors.
- Prepare updates, briefings, and decision material for senior staff.
- Review post-related documentation in MODNet and BADER system frameworks.
- Monitor and report logistics delivery against MOD, RAFAC, and statutory requirements.
- Identify and report unresolved system or delivery failures to RAFAC Logs HQ.
- Record and report risks, issues, and performance matters and maintain assurance documentation.
- Line-manage Regional Logistics Support Officers within the assigned area.
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in logistics coordination, operational support, or a comparable delivery-facing role.
- Full clean Category B driving licence.
- Experience with MS365 applications and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and delivery timelines.
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance for access to MOD establishments.
- The source also specifies ability to obtain an Enhanced Criminal Records check.
Working hours
- All Hours Worked basis, averaging 42 hours per week.
- Routine evening or weekend working may be required as directed by the Line Manager.
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