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SO2 OPTIMISATION
Job Summary
Recruiting Service
Joint
SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN
CSOC 46/26
NATO Rank(s)
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
UK Rank(s)
Lieutenant-Commander, Major, Major (RM)
Closing date
18/04/2026 23:55
Anticipated start date
June 2026
Engagement type
FTRS - Home Commitment, FTRS - Limited Commitment
Commitment length
36 months
Post Owner Email
Maj Harman - CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk
Open to personnel from
Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Naval Careers Service
Branch/Trade/ Profession
Any
Specialisation
Any
Location
Gosport
Country
United Kingdom
City
Portsmouth
Job Description
Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as SO2 OPTIMISATION at Gosport on FTRS LC Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 June 2026.
Unit Function: Support operational effectiveness through delivering reliable, trusted, and efficient services to the Regular, Reservist and Veteran communities.
Position Role: Work in support of the SO1 focal point for optimisation of digital military HR processes within AFVS; responsible for prioritising and delivering projects in line with wider Defence plans.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Delivery – Working with the SO1, lead on digital business change activity, working with AFVS Optimisation, DBS Automation Garage, the SSCL Digital Team, and other development teams, to support delivery of digital products.
Stakeholder Management – Identify, manage, and support stakeholders, maintain communications and provide focal point for feedback for all AFVS military…
