XO

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2307753

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Major

Closing date

15/07/2026 17:00

Anticipated start date

October 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Home Commitment

Commitment length

36 months

Post Owner Email

donna.brown977@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

1 SSAU

Country

United Kingdom

City

Cardiff

Job Description

Position Role: The XO acts as SSAU unit 2IC, coordinating G1–G9 tasks, liaising with command, and leading HQ development during national rollout. 

Responsibilities:  

  1. Executive Officer to CO SSAU, supporting command oversight and daily delivery of SSAU outputs. Deputise for the CO as required. 
  2. Leads development of wider SSAU command structure post-pilot.
  3. Leads SSAU governance, assurance and compliance activity, ensuring alignment with Army policy, JSPs and agreed service levels.
  4. Provides escalation route for OC SSAU for prioritisation of resources and all MS and discipline matters. 
  5. Acts as the primary integrating link between OC SSAU, supported units and HQ RC stakeholders.
  6. Prepares clear reporting, briefings and decision support for the CO SSAU and higher headquarters.

Essential Skills

Post-ICSC(L) or ICSC(LR)

Experience of operating within a headquarters or command staff environment

Desirable Skills

Experience of operating in pers-related HR role

Experience operating in a…

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