DIO- SO3 Safe Place Assurance Ranges & Training Areas (North)

Vacancy summary

Joint
2285971
OR-9 - WO1 - WO/Macr, OF-1 - Mid/Sub Lt - 2Lt/Lt - Plt/Fg Offr, OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
Warrant Officer 1, Warrant Officer, Sub-Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant (RM), Pilot Officer, Flying Officer, Lieutenant, Lieutenant (RM), Lieutenant (RN), Captain, Captain (RM), Flight Lieutenant

02/08/2026, 23:55 

September 2026
FTRS - Limited Commitment
36 months
craig.dignam242@mod.gov.uk
Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines
Any
Any
Warminster
United Kingdom
Salisbury

Vacancy detail

Unit Role: DIO HQ OS&Trg Region provides a range of infrastructure and training support functions across the UK and overseas. The organisation is Head of Establishment (HoE) for the UK Training Estate, provides direct training support to UK Armed Forces and wider MOD, in addition to supporting Cadets, Other Government Departments (OGDs) and foreign armed forces. We provide these services overseas in Germany, Canada, Kenya and Belize, where we are not HoE. DIO HQ OS&Trg Region, Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) & Far East is responsible for the provision of a Training Estate that is of the right size and standard against the endorsed need, fit for purpose, safe, professionally managed, sustainable and sensitive to social and environmental considerations. DIO HQ OS&Trg Region, PJOBs & Far East also provides infrastructure support functions in the PJOBs and Far East. This encompasses Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, Ascension Island, Nepal, Brunei and Singapore.  

 

Position Role: On behalf of the DIO Hd OS & Trg Region, the Safe Place Assurance for Ranges and Training Areas (SPARTA)  Inspecting Officer will provide the Second Line Assurance of a Safe Place to Train for all assigned Live Firing facilities and Fieldcraft Training Areas (FTAs) within one of the six geographical Areas of Responsibility (AOR), including one of our Overseas locations, through the conduct of Range  and FTA Boards, timely and correct issue of certification, mandatory annual inspection and provision of subject matter expert advice to Range Administration Units (RAUs), agencies and individuals. The primary duty station is Warminster however the requirement will be one of flexible/remote working within your AOR (UK North) including nights out of bed during the Assurance process

 

Responsibilities:

Timely and effective annual inspection of all active ranges and FTAs, with immediate action and response for any issues affecting safety. 

Audit and/or provide Staff assistance towards the production and holding of correct documentation for ranges with Dispensations, Approved or Managed Non-Compliant Status and their timely revision as appropriate. 

Prepare licensing documents per individual range and FTA for the Range Approving Officer including the schedule of firearms, weapon systems, ammunition and explosive stores, restrictions exclusions or limitations to firing practices.  

Conduct Range Boards for proposed, new build, existing, modified and permanently closed range facilities along with the timely correct preparation and issue of associated documentation.  

Co-ordinate and follow up on 3rd party assurance inspections. Report back to the Defence Safety Authority via the range database. 

Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to all stakeholders including Range Administration Units (RAUs). Ensure compliance with regulation safety and maintenance standards on Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Ranges and Fieldcraft Training Areas (FTA). 

Provide advice and/or assistance to Range Administering Units (RAUs) for range documentation, structural modifications, liaising with external range agencies and implementation of MoD ranges policy and safety communications. 

Deliver training and advice to RAUs and Range Managers when required and the provision of SME input to the Overseas and Training Estate Safety Course (OSTESC). 

Provide advice to Civil clubs and Police firearms training organisations. 

Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact operational efficiencies within the allocated AoR.  

Strive to identify areas for improvement and encourage/support change to achieve process efficiencies.  

Support problem solving via research and analysis of information to advise the best course of action.  

Represent DIO OS&Trg at higher formation or external conferences/meetings when required.  

Conduct relevant role related training as required to demonstrate continued role competency such as: 

Audit Training. Safety Risk Management (SRM) Training, OS&Trg Estate Safety Course and Safety in Fragile Environments (SAFE). 

When necessary, prepare and undertake travel and overnight stays for range inspections and meetings. 

Other tasks as directed by your Line Manager. 

Defence Ranges Framework Competences, development and application of appropriate regulations, range maintenance, inspection, and design (practitioner/expert). 

Demonstration of awareness of DSA 03. OME Part 3 (Vol 1 Parts 1 & 2, Vol 2). 

Full driving licence. 

Previous experience within the Safe Place to Train. 

Experience briefing and communicating information effectively. 

Experience in dealing with outside agencies and industry partners.

Have held/hold the SA(A) Range Qualification. 

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 Mr Craig Dignam quoting SERVE Ref Number and Job Title at the following email address - craig.dignam242@mod.gov.uk.

Please note - If applying for posts of a higher rank than currently or previously held then a promotion eligibility report for substantive rank must be included. 

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Services should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying. 

Admin Discharge.  Subject to sS Policies candidates may be rejected. 

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. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. 

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.  

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage. 

Annual Training / Fitness / Medical / Dental. Subject to sS policies  

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published sS Regulations JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. 

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS TaCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if surplus accommodation is available, at entitled rates subject to sS policies. 

Employee Comments: This is an exciting opportunity to work within the DIO Overseas & Training Region HQ Safety, Plans & Assurance team, providing Safe Place Assurance of Ranges and Training Areas (SPARTA) within the UK and at overseas locations. Primary tasking will be at locations within the north of England. The incumbent will need to be confident operating independently with minimal supervision and they must be comfortable communicating and interacting with people and working with all ranks. They should be a capable user of MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint with an eye for detail and the ability to provide assurance documentation and briefs with SMART recommendations. The primary duty station is Warminster however the requirement will be one of hybrid flexible/remote working within your AOR (UK North) including nights out of bed during the Assurance process. Alternative DIO office locations may be utilised subject to availability.