SO2 AGILE STANCE CAMPAIGN PLAN EXERCISE CO-ORD

Unit Function

Joint Warfare’s (JW) mission is to direct the development, preparation, integration, assurance and analysis to create advantage for the Joint Force.

Responsibilities

Fulfil the role of Co-ord for the ASCP Director Evaluation

Plan, refine and execute Tier 2+/Tier 3 Operational level CPXs. Assist with production of scenario, main events/injects lists to meet ex objectives.

Act as an exercise planning officer in a four/ five-person team in order to achieve the exercise aim/objectives.

Provide scenario support to UK, other national and cross-governmental exercises as requested.

Liaise with PTA, STA, OGDs, NGOs, MOD, single service HQs, allies and coalition partners to ensure exercise design requirements are met.

Co-ordinate the production of all exercise scenario documentation i.e. directives, synchronisation matrices and scenario campaign plans.

Fill a variety of posts within the Exercise Control (EXCON) Cell during Tier 2+ and Tier 3 Exercises (Execute Phase typically 2 weeks).

Provide exercise planning advice to PJHQ and other HQs.

Domestic

Some UK travel will be expected, mainly but not only to Whitehall, the Defence Academy and Abbeywood. Must be able to deploy on Command Post Exercises around the world for up to 35 days a year in support of broader JFT deliverables.  This is limited to non-operational countries only. Locations in scope may include (but are not limited to) Sweden, Germany, Cyprus and Gibraltar.

Must be an OF3 of any specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered.

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.

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.

FTRS (LC) appointment to augment in lieu of broader manning gap.  No current incumbent. A previous appointment in a Joint or Exercise Planning environment would be a significant advantage. Key attributes are a strong, analytical mind and ability to plan and co-ordinate activity; comfortable working with and to Senior Officers; and, an understanding of strategic issues particularly those related to the Strategic Base or how Defence supports OGDs especially with regards to Homeland Protect.

All RAF applications are to submit the 3 most recent SJAR’s and a CV, which are to be sent to Sqn Ldr Davina Fisher SO2 Reserves JFD at the following email address.  Davina.Fisher159@mod.gov.uk

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

Any enquiries regarding this post please contact WO1 Andrew Bailey WO Reserves JFD Andrew.Bailey991@mod.gov.uk