SO1 BLO GERMANY FD, Cologne

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

1181573

NATO Rank(s)

OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr

UK Rank(s)

Lieutenant-Colonel

Closing date

02/06/2026 17:00

Anticipated start date

July 2027

Engagement type

FTRS - Full Commitment

Commitment length

36 months

Post Owner Email

COS AIB: james.viney628@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Defence Engagement

Location

Army Global Network, Army International Branch, Army Strategic Centre

Country

Germany

Job Description

Position Role: In 2021 the Integrated Reivew and Defence Command Paper established a new context for the UK's Defence relationship with Germany, set against the raipd drawdown of British forces in 2019. Based on this and the widely acknowledged strategic political, economic and military importance of Germany as a Tier 1 partner, it is vital that the increasing momentum of GBR/DEU military activity is maintained and broadened. Interoperability, mutual trust and understanding facilitated by Liaison Officers remain important to successfully operating with one of our three key partners in the future. The appointment of BLO to German Army HQ is one that can influence the current and future higher command of the German Army. Delivering a positive picture of the British Army is key to maintaining and enhancing mutual understanding and co-operation between the British and German Armed Forces.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the Army's modernisation and transformation,…

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