SO1 FORCEFUL​

Vacancy summary

Army
2026309_20497
OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr
Lieutenant-Colonel

11/05/2026, 23:55 

May 2026
Mobilised Service
12 months
3UKXX-G35-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Army
Any
Operations
HQ 3XX​ (Bulford)
United Kingdom
Salisbury

Vacancy detail

Domestic Considerations: 12 months mobilisation. Army/Regular Reserve post, some travel and overnight duty will be required. Potential for short visits overseas.

Position Role:  SO1 Op FORCEFUL is the principal G3/5 staff officer responsible for Army Reserve Op FORCEFUL activities across 3XX.

Responsibilities:
1. Lead the planning of Army Reserve Op FORCEFUL activities across 3XX including exercise design and conduct, SOR generation, bookings, resources, budgets and SRM.
2. Coordinate 3XX subordinate formation activities to ensure a coherent and deliverable plan is developed.
3. Act as the primary POC within the HQ for Army Reserve Op FORCEFUL activities, ensuring regular communication and coordination with HQ Field Army and peer formations.
4. Identify and manage Risks, Issues and Opportunities to ensure successful delivery of Op FORCEFUL activities.
5. Provide support to the wider HQ and projects as required.


ICSC(L)(R) qualified.

Staff experience as an SO1 or SO2 with sufficient understanding of Army structures and processes.

Experience in planning, design and delivery of training at unit level or above.





ACSC(R)

G3/5/7 staff experience.

Experience of OPUS / STM and CHURCHILL.

Good understanding of Army Reserve training at unit level or above would be an advantage.

Application via self-nomination and demonstrate SQEP (suitable qualifications and experience).

This is a high profile role within HQ 3XX with routine exposure at 1* level and occasional exposure up to 3*.

As the lead for Op FORCEFUL activities, must be a confident self starter and communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to engage directly with 1* on a routine basis. Must be able to generate high quality OSW.

The role is suitable for an experienced staff officer. An ops/plans/training background would be a significant advantage.

The role holder will be expected to work from Bulford on a weekly basis.

This vacancy is now closed and is no longer available