SO2 J3 OPS 5

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Navy

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

1107596

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Lieutenant-Commander,
Major (RM)

Closing date

06/09/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

January 2027

Engagement type

FTRS - Full Commitment

Commitment length

2 YEARS

Open to personnel from

Royal Navy,
Royal Marines

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

PJHQ - NORTHWOOD

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Job Description

Unit & Position Role


Unit Function When directed by CDS, CJO is to exercise Operational Command of UK forces assigned to overseas Joint and Combined operations, either led by the UK or another nation, in Position Role Act as the 24 hrs point of contact at PJHQ for all operational matters, operations and deployed personnel acting on behalf of CJO. Take immediate action on behalf of ACOS J3 and OTs in the event of an incident or emerging crisis any operational theatre, including a Personnel Recovery (PR) event.


Responsibilities

  • Monitor all UK and multinational secure communications systems within J3 and ensure that it is 
    speedily directed to the relevant Ops Team, PJHQ Division, FLC deployed HQ and OGD as 
    required.
  • Provide the Chief of Defence Staff Duty Officer with updates on operational and major incidents 
    as they occur.
  • Act as J3 POC for all UKLO's stationed at Allied Commands, JFHQ and for all other small or 
    recce detachments under PJHQ command.
  • Responsible to the…

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