MAIRU Witness Support Officer (21577)

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2237162

NATO Rank(s)

OR-8 - WO2,
OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr,
OF-1 - Mid/Sub Lt - 2Lt/Lt - Plt/Fg Offr,
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt

UK Rank(s)

Warrant Officer 2,
Warrant Officer 1,
2nd Lieutenant,
Lieutenant,
Captain

Closing date

28/07/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

September 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Full Commitment

Commitment length

24 months

Post Owner Email

mab-serveenquiries@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Personnel

Location

MOD A Block

Job Description

Position Role: Principal support officer to witnesses, working in close conjunction with The Witness Support Team (WST) & HQs, to coordinate welfare support including that from other organisations for the Statutory Inquiry (SI). This is a very specific role in which excellent interpersonal qualities and emotional intelligence coupled with the willingness to assist witnesses through potentially difficult processes is the most important factor.

Essential Skills

Emotional intelligence and empathy. All training required will be provided. 

Desirable Skills

Unit welfare experience Mental Health First Aider
Zero Suicide Alliance Training, (FULL)

Selection Process

Application filtered to Boarding

Additional information

SSSA provided

Candidate Pack

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