SO1 Def C-CBRN Policy & Assurance (17923)

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Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2192719

NATO Rank(s)

OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr

UK Rank(s)

Lieutenant-Colonel

Closing date

09/06/2025 17:00

Anticipated start date

August 2025

Commitment length

36 months

Post Owner Email

john.godfrey381@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/Profession

Any

Specialisation

Operational Support

Location

HQ Combat Manoeuvre

Region

Wiltshire

Country

United Kingdom

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Task requirements

Unit Role: The Defence Counter CBRN Capability Staff provide in-depth and coherent tri-service C-CBRN staff effort on behalf of the Army as Lead User, to support all functions of the Defence Operating Model.

Position Role: Lead SO1 for C-CBRN policy support, advice to the risk holding chain and inspection of capability.

Responsibilities:
1. Provide senior C-CBRN SME input for the Army, advising Lead User (Army) functions including programme delivery and TLS, and contributing to Defence level policy and governance including the DCEB PG.
2. Provide the C-CBRN Army Competent Authority & Inspector (ACAI) function and manage C-CBRN CPD.
3. Provide advice to Army C-CBRN risk management.
4. Manage C-CBRN lessons, coordinating resolution through Army and Defence-wide systems.
5. Coordinate all CMC ACA&I responsibilities, including Safety Known Activity (Live Firing)) with internal and external stakeholders.
6. International & domestic engagement as directed by AIE and/or SPO within the policy/assurance area.

Pre Appt/Deployment Trg:  Defence CBRN Science Course; Defence CBRN Advisors Course.

Domestic Considerations: Up to 35 nights compulsory separated service per year are a requirement of this post. Occasional travel worldwide (around 1-2 weeks) to key allies & partner nations incl NATO.

Essential competencies

Generalist or specialist C-CBRN staff or operational experience essential

Desirable competencies

Defence CBRN Advisor.

Defence CBRN science cse also desirable. Can be completed upon appointment.

Selection Process

Application filtered to Boarding

Additional information

Very suitable for RE, RTR or RLC with C-CBRN SQEP

Grade 2 staff experience in a C-CBRN post highly desirable.

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