COS Capability Defence Support (20465)

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2116487

NATO Rank(s)

OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr

UK Rank(s)

Lieutenant-Colonel

Closing date

20/05/2026 12:00

Anticipated start date

July 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Full Commitment

Commitment length

36 months

Post Owner Email

Samantha.Alexander232@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Operational Support

Location

Def Sp HOC Sp, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol

Country

United Kingdom

City

Bristol

Job Description

Post Role: The Chief of Staff ensures capability coherence across the 1*  Support Capability branch and manages the 1*  Support Capability Planning Board (CPB).

Responsibilities:
Deliver coherent routine Support Capability outputs across Mil Commands, NAD Group and MSHQ.
- Cohere branch deliverables at CPB level, engaging 2* areas to meet demanding staffing timelines.
- Act as conduit into the 3* Defence Support organisation, liaising directly with 2* areas.
- Lead internal branch management including MS, budget, training, external communications, discipline and performance.
- Manage and act as Secretary for the 1* CPB, deconflicting joint Support C2 development activity.
- Provide 2*/3* briefs to support high-level meetings with the HoC.
- Conduct significant stakeholder engagement across Commands and organisations.

Essential Skills

- Experience of the Joint Support environment, Defence finance processes and/or Head Office.
- Ability to produce…

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