SO2b Reserves - MoD Main Building

Task requirements

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as SO2b Reserves at MoD Main Building on FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 Sep 25.

Unit Function

Strategic Command develops, generates, operates, integrates unique and pan-Defence capabilities to maintain operational and strategic advantage.

Position Role

To maximise Reserve Force engagement opportunities across UKStratCom components.  

Responsibilities

Essential competencies

Must be an OF3 of any specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommendation for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR may be considered subject to sS policies.

OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and wear the rank of OF3

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

• ICSC (M/L/A) or Reserve Equivalent
• SC Security Clearance
• Staff - Grade 2 

Desirable competencies

Regular or Reserves HR/People

Selection Process

Candidates should follow the application process for their service.

Royal Navy Applicants should follow the RN Application process.

Army Applicants should follow the Army Application process.

Royal Air Force Applicants should follow the RAF Application process.

All RAF applications are to submit the 3 most recent OJAR’s and a 2 page CV, which are to be sent to WO Keith Chapman at the following email address - ukstratcom-hq-pps-urh-resgpmb@mod.gov.uk

Please note - If applying for post of a higher rank than currently or previously held then a promotion eligibility report for substantive rank must be included.

Additional information

Domestic Considerations

• FTRS (HC) TaCoS apply

Employer Comments

• The post holder will have a Permanent Duty Station of MOD Main Building but occasional day travel to Northwood or Shrivenham will be required to engage with the UKStratCom HQ customer Group will be required.
•  Hybrid working is an option but a presence in the office may be required.
•  The post holder will have staff experience and a strong personnel background with experience of reserve TaCoS.
• The post holder will have the ability to deal with multiple and complex issues; high integrity/initiative, with the strength of character to deal efficiently with high volumes of work to tight timeframes.
• The post holder will be skilled in the art of influencing and communicating at all levels.
• The UKStratCom Operating model is currently being reviewed under Program SOLARUIM which may impact the future roles and responsibilities of this post.

Other Information

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Services should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Admin Discharge.  Subject to sS policies, applicants may be rejected.

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and The Service Leavers Guide Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TaCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TaCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TaCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TaCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.

Annual Training / Fitness / Medical / Dental. Subject to sS policies

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published sS Regulations JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS TaCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at non entitled rates subject to sS policies.

For further enquiries, including Reserve Service and eligibility please contact WO1 Mark Mitchell, UKStratcom Reserves Hub before applying at the following email address- ukstratcom-hq-pps-urh-resgpmb@mod.gov.uk