LOCC Watchkeeper (20456)

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2271965

NATO Rank(s)

OR-6 - PO - Sgt,
OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS,
OR-8 - WO2

UK Rank(s)

Sergeant,
Staff Sergeant / Colour Sergeant,
Warrant Officer 2

Closing date

01/04/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

May 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length

36 months

Post Owner Email

Lee.Horrocks164@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

HQ Fd Army, LOCC, Andover

Country

United Kingdom

City

Winchester

Job Description

Unit Role: HQ Fd Army directs, Force Generation for current & contingency Ops and for persistent engagement overseas.

Position Role: Responsible for the initial reaction to all operational inputs to the LOC, Fd Army and wider Defence at the 1* to 4* Headquarters levels.

Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring of multiple voice (Vx) and data (Dx) communication systems for UK and overseas operations.
2. Monitoring and responding to real-time incidents and threats using sophisticated Open-Source reporting assets.
3. Informing the relevant Operational Teams (OTs) of any reports/ events requiring their attention.
4. Initiating incident and crisis response working within OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) protocols.
5. Support the production of briefing products used for decision making at the 1* to 4* Commander level.
6. Maintain the Operations Room Battle Rhythm (BR) for the Land Components contribution to UK Defence.
7. Briefing Staff Officers working…

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