About the award
The Royal Air Force has recently become a corporate member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). ILM is the largest awarding body for management and leadership qualifications with over 75,000 registrations each year. It is also a leading professional body offering personal and professional development opportunities to around 20,000 managers at all stages of their career.
ILM has always had strong links with the RAF and, in recognition of the importance of this relationship, we have negotiated a corporate membership scheme which is specially tailored to meet the particular needs of our service.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note these awards DO NOT attract AIP or SLC
Which grade will I be eligible for? Please note that this ILM membership is not a qualification
Please see the table below as a guide to membership grades.
| Rank | Time | Grade |
| JNCO | Newly appointed managers or Level 2 qualification/equivalent military training | Affiliate (AInstLM) |
| JNCO / SNCO / Junior Officers | Level 3 qualification/equivalent military training or 5 years as an NCO or commissioned service | Associate Member (AMInstLM) |
| SNCO Regular Officers | Level 3 qualification/equivalent military training or 5 years as an NCO or commissioned service | Member (MInstLM) |
| WO & Sqn Ldr & above | Degree level qualification (level 5) / equivalent military training and 5 years in rank with approval by ILM Fellowship Panel | Fellow (FInstLM)* |
* To qualify for a Fellowship there are additional criteria to be met. These criteria are listed in the notes attached to the member application form.
How do I benefit?
ILM is widely recognised by employers who understand that membership of a professional body demonstrates your commitment to self-development and that you are serious about further developing your management and leadership skills.
The attached membership application forms give a brief outline of the many membership benefits which will be available to you:
• Edge, a magazine on leadership and management, packed with practical tips
• Career development services
• Member events for networking with managers outside the RAF
• Resource centre to keep you up-to-date with the latest management thinking
• On-line questionnaire to assess your team leader skills
• Discounts on hotels, financial and insurance services
• and much more….
Further information about ILM Membership can be found on the ILM website or by contacting the ILM membership department at membership@i-l-m.com
How do I apply?
Complete the application form. Make sure you include your RAF station address as your work address, as well as your home address to make sure that you receive all mailings and other information. Please complete the direct debit mandate on the form in respect of your annual subscription of £78 (£115 for Fellowship). A copy of your record of service must also be attached. Unit HR admin staff can provide a JPA Printout giving record of service details the printout must include: name, service number, promotion dates and exit date. Forward your form, and record of service to the University Liaison Officer at RAF Cranwell (see below). They will batch up applications and send them to ILM on a monthly basis. To get into the next batch applications must be received before the 12th of each month.
What happens next?
ILM will write to you at your preferred address (work or home) to acknowledge receipt of your application, inform you of your membership grade and to let you know when your subscription will be taken (normally at the end of the following month from receipt of your application form). Once payment has been processed, you will receive a welcome pack via HQPTC containing an acknowledgement of your fee, your membership card and certificate, together with the latest copy of Edge, ILM News and our directory of membership benefits.
Who do I contact if I have any queries?
Frankie Bowbrick
No22 (Trg) Gp University Liaison Officer
Accreditation
RAF Cranwell
Sleaford
Lincs
NG34 8HB
Tel: Military 95751 6888
Tel: Civillian 01400 266888
Fax: Military 95751 8180
Fax: Civillian 01400 268180
Email: (Intranet) 22TrgGp-TP-ULO@mod.uk Email: (External) ulo@cranwell.raf.mod.uk
Application Form