SO1 Ex Observation and PXR

Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and sS Policies, a vacancy will arise for an OF4 to serve as SO1 Observation and Post Exercise Reporting at Northwood, on either a PTVR, ADC, VERR or VTOD Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of o1 Oct 26 (or earlier / later subject to candidate status)

90-120 RSDs per year are available for the right candidate to conduct the role, dependent on TaCoS.

Unit Function: 

The Integrated Warfare Centre’s mission is to optimise and adapt the current integrated force, through concepts and warfare development, to support UK and NATO joint commanders to achieve operational advantage over adversaries, across the continuum of competition.

Position Role: 

This is superb opportunity to fill a critical OF4 role as SO1 Observation and Post Exercise Reporting (SO1 Obs & PXR). You will work in a dynamic Joint HQ as Deputy to the OF5 Ex Obs and PXR Lead, and lead the Observer/Trainer team for IWC-delivered Tier 3 and 4 Collective Training Exercises. Between 80 and 120 RSDs are required for this role. 

The SO1 Obs & PXR co-ordinates the observation and post exercise feedback for Dir IWC’s delivery of Defence and Joint collective training events. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Deputy to OF5 Obs and PXR Lead in leading Observer/Trainer Team for IWC-delivered collective training. 
2. Co-ordinates daily feedback for the EXDIR on the training audiences’ achievement of Exercise Objectives and Training Objectives. 
3. Co-ordinates the daily observation collection plan and observer battle rhythm in line with TA and EXCON battle rhythms. 
4. Support after action reviews, post exercise discussion and drafting of Exercise Reports. 
5. Assists in the selection and preparation of appropriate observers. 
6. Other duties as directed by OF5 Observation and PXR Lead. 

Must be an OF4 of any specialisation. OF3 applicants with a positive recommendation in their most recent annual OJAR/SJAR may be considered for the role, subject to TaCoS.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Joint Operations, Operational Planning Staff practitioner experience. 

Experience of Allied, Joint or sS Collective Training. 

ICSC (M) (L) (A or IOD) or Reserve equivalent. 

SC

Joint Operations, Operational Planning Staff expert experience. Formal competence not required but should equate to 2018DIN01-122. 

EXCON or observing Tier 2+/3 Collective Training. 

ACSC/ACSC(R) or equivalent.

Please contact WO1 Shawn Bailey MBE for details BEFORE applying, at the following email address - CSOCPeople-HR-ResHubGpMb@mod.gov.uk , some processes are joint.

Royal Navy Applicants should follow the RN Application process.

Army Applicants should follow the Army Application process.

Royal Air Force Applicants should follow the RAF Application process.

All RAF applications are to submit the 3 most recent OJARs and a 2 page CV, which are to be sent to WO1 Shawn Bailey MBE at the following email address - CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk Please quote the SERVE Reference Number and Job Title in all correspondence 

Domestic Considerations:

Candidates must be available to observe and provide feedback for up to four key Defence and Joint exercises each year for periods of up to 30 days. The Defence Exercise Programme is normally set at least one-year ahead. Exercises are normally held at exercise locations away from Northwood in the UK and overseas. Ideally, the candidate would be within occasional commuting distance to Northwood for table-top exercises, exercise planning and post exercise events, noting there is currently no transit accommodation there. Hotel accommodation at Northwood and home to duty travel is dependent on agreed commitment TACOS. Some preparatory work, report writing, and administration can be done remotely. 

Other Information:

Way of Working: IWC is a Regular organisation, which routinely works Mon to Fri, (0800 to 1700) it is essential that the incumbent is able to be flexible throughout the working week. The exact working days will be planned with the 1RO / Line Manager. 

T&S: Subject to agreed committed TaCoS.

Accommodation: Subject to; agreed committed TaCoS, availability of transit accommodation and if required to work in different MOD locations / overseas requirements / or exercise.

Employment on Part Time TaCoS (PTVR/ADC/VeRR/ARRG/VToD):   The successful applicant will be subject to the TaCoS they will be employed on / authorised.

Pension Issues:  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and MMP116 - Re-employment.

Transition between TaCoS:  Personnel taking this appointment from other TaCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TaCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TaCoS.

Annual Salary and Leave:  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published in JSP 754.  Leave entitlement, if applicable, is detailed in JSP 760.

Please contact please contact WO1 Shawn Bailey MBE WO Reserves before applying at the following email address- CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk - Please quote the SERVE Reference Number and Job Title in all correspondence