Defence Academy Head Quarters J7 SO2 Directing Staff Development

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for an OF3 to serve as Defence Academy HQ J7 SO2 Directing Staff Development at Shrivenham on FTRS Home Commitment (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 13 Jul 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to formal establishment and candidate status).

Unit Function:  

To deliver world-class Training and Education to leaders in order to develop the intellectual edge needed for success on operations and leadership in government. 

Position Role:  

To support the Def Ac in all aspects of Trainer Development, CPD and and Trg Mgmt including requirement setting, design, delivery and evaluation of trainer focused courses.  

Responsibilities:  

• Provide training advice and consultancy to all DefAc Colleges and Group staff on trg and edu policy, practice, Q&A and delivery in accordance with JSP 822. 
• Develop Pers assigned to student facing roles via management and delivery of Mil/CS trainer and facilitator training - DHET, HEA, PGCAP and ODSC.
• Develop Manage and implement the DefAc staff Continuous Professional Development (CPD) strategy.
• Provide facilitator training to overseas nations to support DE and IG objectives as directed by SO1 Learning Development and Assurance.
• Undertake activities in support of DefAc T&E delivery as directed by SO1 Learning Development and Assurance.

Must be an OF3 of any specialisation.

OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and wear the rank of OF3.

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

• Defence Trainer Course/DTTT - Pass

• Defence Higher Education Trainer (DHET) - Attend
• Postgraduate Qualification (PGCE, MSc or MA)  - Pass
• PGCAP - Pass

The advert for this role has been advertised previously for 4 weeks and may be withdrawn early if a suitable candidate has been identified. 

Candidates should follow the application process for their service.

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 WO K Chapman quoting SERVE Ref Number 20736 and Job Title at the following email address - CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk 

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports.  

The closing date for applications is 10 May 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 18 May 2026. 

Employer Comments

Must have broad and detailed practical experience of training and education and have an in-depth knowledge of the workings and application of DSAT, JSP 822.  A broad working experience of command and staff training and experience of working in a Joint environment are desirable.

Other Information:  

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. 

For further enquiries please contact WO K Chapman at the CSOC Strategic HR Reserves quoting SERVE Ref Number 20736 and Job Title on all correspondences at the following email address- CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk