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SO2 UK Ops B (17586)
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Recruiting Service
Army
SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN
2168863
NATO Rank(s)
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
UK Rank(s)
Major
Closing date
07/06/2025 17:00
Anticipated start date
July 2025
Commitment length
36 months
Post Owner Email
donna.brown977@mod.gov.uk
Open to personnel from
Army
Branch/Trade/Profession
Any
Specialisation
Any
Location
HQ Regional Command
Region
Hampshire
Country
United Kingdom
Engagement type
FTRS - Limited Commitment
Task requirements
Position Role: SO2 UK Ops (XO) responsible for planning and delivering training to JMC HQs and assuring JMCs for UK Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Branch XO with in-depth knowledge of the Defence Contribution to Resilience, HQ RC UK Ops procedures, and the national UK Ops working environment, iaw JDP 02.
- Design and deliver UK resilience training to enable and assure JMC competency in delivering UK Ops, inc. Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MRX).
- Chief Operations (CHOPS) during MRX maintaining situational awareness and output of LOCON / SIDECON / EXCON.
- Ensure Wholeforce / JMC situational awareness through the branch co-ord meeting and persistent JMC engagement.
- Plan, prepare and deliver bespoke UK Operations training packages in support of SJC.
- Ensure UK Ops training events (MRX and OTX) are DSAT compliant through Training Needs Analysis and course design.
- Manage branch IM / IX systems.
- Support wider Engagement Branch outputs as directed..
Essential competencies
ICSC - ICSC(LR) for FTRS Officers. Understanding of the Firm Base structures and Op Planning Process.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications.
Desirable competencies
UK Resilience Ops experience is highly desirable for credibility.
Previous staff experience is highly desirable, particularly RPOC HQ experience.
Selection Process
Apply online
Additional information
HQ RC is the 2* Command with a UK wide responsibility for delivering the Firm Base on behalf of PSC. The post requires a high calibre individual to undertake the demanding and challenging role with a wide-ranging portfolio, which will be influential in establishing future operating procedures for Firm Base delivery.
Pre Appt/Deployment Trg: Defence Contribution to Resilience Course Level 3 and other qualifications as directed.
Domestic Considerations: Flexible Working Arrangements, UK and Overseas Travel.
Employer comment: ‘C2 of UK Resilience is currently under review, although all in scope options are located in Aldershot. Applicants will have a unique and involving role in shaping UK Resilience Training for the future.’
- Addition post information (max 3 bullets):
- Development and delivery of UK Resilience Training across UK and overseas in Brunei, Nepal and Germany.
- Those with extensive training, operational planning or UK Resilience experience would be well suited to the role.