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Captain (RN), Colonel, Colonel (RM), Group Captain
Closing date
24/06/2026 23:55
Anticipated start date
September 2026
Engagement type
Additional Duties Commitment, Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR), Volunteer Ex Regular Reserve
Commitment length
36 months
Post Owner Email
MSHQ-CentralPillar@mod.gov.uk
Open to personnel from
Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines
Branch/Trade/ Profession
Any
Specialisation
Any
Location
London
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Job Description
A vacancy has arisen for an OF5 to serve within the Defence Reserves & Cadets Team, as part of the Military Strategic Headquarters (MSHQ), as Assistant Head 2 (AHd2) Reserves Strategy. The role is based in MOD Main Building and can be undertaken on PTVR Reserve Service Days (RSD), Additional Duty Commitment (ADC) or Voluntary ex Regular Reserve (VeRR) Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of Sep 26
Although the role is Main Building based, it is expected that some of the work will be undertaken remotely. The role will require approximate 50% of commitment per month in Main Building or other Defence locations.
Unit Function:
The Reserves Strategy Team, through the 1* Hd, reports to ACDS (Reserves and Cadets) and upwards to Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS). Its remit is to drive forward the strategic direction for the future of our Reserves across Defence.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a close knit civ-mil team working…