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SO2 G1 Reserve Personnel (9969)

Vacancy summary

Army
1987920
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Major

27/03/2023, 17:00 

September 2023
36 months
Rowena.Illing259@mod.gov.uk
Army
Any
Personnel
CRHQ R SIGNALS
Dorset
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

The SO2 G1 Reserve Personnel leads CRHQ R SIGNALS and is the primary staff officer for daily Reserve and Cadet staff work based in Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The appointment holder reports direct to the Corps Colonel Reserves R SIGNALS and to COS R SIGNALS in the coordination of R SIGNALS Reserve capability in support of operations as well as providing G1 support to Reservists serving outside the Corps environment.  The post holder is the proxy for the Corps Col Res R SIGNALS when away.  Likewise the post holder provides desk cover when the COS R SIGNALS is out of office over a prolonged period.  The incumbent leads a Team comprising Civil Servants, FTRS and Army Reservists managing Reserve information, tracking of niche R SIGNALS Reserve capabilities, and delivering SME advice concerning R SIGNALS Reserve including individual augmentees in support of UK/overseas operations. The SO2 G1 Res Pers conducts an annual audit of R SIGNALS Reserves officers and soldiers serving outside Corps units or on the ARRG and ensures they receive regular and relevant communication from the Corps and have access to Corps events. The post demands a self-starting highly experienced staff officer with particularly strong verbal and written communication skills, and wide knowledge of R SIGNALS, Reserves and Cadets. This is an enduring FTRS appointment providing a continuity post to the HQ, with the incumbent the SME on Army/R SIGNALS Reserve and cadet matters.
Significant SO2 staff experience
Service with Reserves
R SIGNALS Sub-unit Command
MS Office and SharePoint
R SIGNALS officer preferred
Operational experience deployed abroad and in the UK
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The post is the HQ R SIGNALS Reserve and cadet lead staff officer daily during the normal working week, which includes some weekend working each month. The post leads R SIGNALS Engagement activities as applicable to R SIGNALS Reservists: coordinating information from key stakeholders; providing a single source of R SIGNALS Reserve liability, Work Force Planning, capability and qualification data; forecasting R SIGNALS Reserve personnel capability gaps; retention trends; recruiting challenges; etc. The incumbent leads on Cadet matters for HQ R SIGNALS. Post holder leads Reserve pan-Corps conferences and participates in the drumbeat and life of HQ R SIGNALS. Post holder will wear MTP uniform in office and when required, in virtual meetings. Mess Accommodation cannot be guaranteed for FTRS(HC).

This opportunity is closed to applications.