Become a HR People Specialist for the Royal Air Force (RAF) £27,200 + £5,250 starting bonus

Royal Air Force People Specialisation (HR)
London

Not sure what to do after School, College or University?

Why not join the RAF as a HR People Specialist?

Wherever the RAF is based, there is an HR team ready to provide a professional service and welfare support to personnel of all specialisations, including those in the RAF Reserve.

 

What will you get?

In your role as HR People Specialist in the RAF, you will enjoy a diverse, exciting and highly rewarding career. As well as these awesome benefits:

  • Initial Annual Pay £27,200 + a Golden Hello bonus of £5,250 
  • Rent from as little as £75 per month
  • Free Gym
  • Subsidised Food
  • Health Care
  • World Travel
  • Training + so much more...

What will you do?

Your duties as an HR People Specialist in the RAF will be diverse, exciting and highly rewarding. Wherever the RAF is operational, there is a team of HR People Specialists ready to provide a professional service to personnel of all specialisations. In your role you could be:

  • Advising on and administering pay and allowances, movements, travel and accommodation
  • Preparing RAF personnel for deployment to operations and military exercises and supporting them throughout.
  • Processing performance appraisals
  • Providing welfare support to all personnel in the UK and overseas
  • Administering Service Discipline procedures

"HR People Specialist allows opportunities for qualifications, competencies and travel that someone doesn’t necessarily acquire in civilian HR."

Gary (HR People Specialist)

Requirements at a glance

  • 16 years old at entry and can start application at age 15 years and 9 months. Entry until 47 years old and must attest before 48th birthday.
  • Desirable not Essential: Have GCSE's at Grade C/4 or above or Scottish National 5 or above at Grade C in English Language and Mathematics/Application of Mathematics. 
  • You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
  • Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training
  • Meet the health and fitness criteria
  • Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
  • Pass a Fitness test

 

Got what it takes? Start your application here by clicking APPLY

Posted 2026-06-27

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