Army HQ - SO2 Performance & Risk Management

Crucial Staff Role within Army HQ - key player in small team that coordinates and reports Fd Army Performance & Risk (P&R).

• Primary focus on management of risk and performance with Fd Army Fmns in accordance with Defence and Army Command Plans.
• Routinely liaise with Fmns & HQ Fd Army Risk Managers to maintain the Fd Army Risk Register (FARIL) and provide oversight/assistance with those responsible for completing input on the Strategic Delivery Synchronisation Matrix (SDSM).
• NB: Neither FARIL nor SDSM are complicated – full on-the-job training and ongoing support provided.

Role can be fulfilled by a combination of remote and in-office working (flexible on case by case agreement).

RSD/ADC: up to 150d available in next 12mth period (flexible agreed with Line Manager).

Must be:

• Maj (AHR/LHR can be considered if suitable knowledge, skills and experience).
• Comfortable in pursuing OF3-5 across HQ Fd Army in completion of their quarterly input to SDSM.
• Comfortable with assimilating the basics of unfamiliar topics and is then capable of seeking out those who can provide solutions in risk management with the risk owner.
• Understand how individual, acute risks across the entire Land environment can compound into strategic risk capable of preventing the Fd Army from achieving its mission and tasks.

• ICSC(L) and Staff Experience preferred - but broad Defence knowledge and demonstrable personal attributes are more important, including:
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, risk management, communication and influence, organisational and cultural awareness and understanding.
  • Forward-thinking Growth mindset and strategic awareness.
• No further Pre-Deployment Training or Role-Specific Training required in advance.
• OPPORTUNITY to undertake Cabinet Office approved 1 Wk Management of Risk Course to acquire recognised qualification.

For further details, please direct all questions and expressions of interest up to LOC, routed via G3 CoC.

Applications ONLY via CoC nomination to Hiring Manager (FdArmy-Risk-Performance-SO1) or the LOC (FdArmy-Generate-Reserves-G3-SO3).