BMfS SO2 Air J3

Vacancy summary

Joint
CSOC 17/26
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Lieutenant-Commander, Major, Major (RM), Squadron Leader

01/03/2026, 23:55 

March 2026
FTRS - Home Commitment
Until 31 October 2028 with the possibility of extension.
csocpeople-hr-reshubgpmb@mod.gov.uk
Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines
Any
Any
MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol
United Kingdom
Bristol

Vacancy detail

Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and sS Policies a vacancy will arise for an OF3 to serve as Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) SO2 Air J3 at MOD Abbey Wood on FTRS Home Commitment Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 30 Mar 26.

Unit Function: 

BMfS delivers a new coherent and integrate logistics but to utilise that technology to deliver greater productivity by streamlining and automating processes, improving availability and supporting decision making with better data and information.

Position Role: 

SO2 Air J3 sits within the BMfS Business Change Management (BCM) team. The purpose of the BCM team is to help develop the Programme Benefits, prepare the Military Command for the new changes and manage the Capability Integration (Business Change) of the new capabilities through the Capability Integration Working Group (CIWG).  The role is to be the core of the ops delivery team executing the J3 function during the rollout of BMfS activity across Defence, focusing initially on Defence Equipment Engineering and Asset Management System (DEEAMS) and subsequently Defence Logistics Information Service (DLIS).

Responsibilities:

  • Provide an interface between the BMfS Programme and its stakeholders in the Royal Air Force in order to facilitate communications campaigns, training and deployment of the DEEAMS and DLIS capabilities.
  • Establish and maintain an Operations Cell in order to execute the delivery of BMfS capabilities.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of current Air organisational structures, command relationships, stakeholders and battle rhythms in order to target audiences efficiently and effectively.
  • Assist with coordination of training and deployment activities, in line with unit operational and exercise commitments.
  • Maintain complete situational awareness of all BMfS activity. Be prepared to complete reports and returns.
  • Develop plans for and facilitate delivery of change impact mitigation strategies.
  • Identify risks and issues affecting the adoption of DEEAMS and DLIS within the Royal Air Force.

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

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

SC

ICSC (A/L/M) or Reserve equivalent (OF2 applicants can qualify in post).

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 Maj P A Dryden at the following email address: csocpeople-hr-reshubgpmb@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.

Domestic Considerations:

The role is based in Abbey Wood. Hybrid working is permitted (routine to be agreed with LM) as long as outputs are met.

Employer Comments:

BMfS is a ~£3.5bn programme that will rationalise a large and complex estate of Information Systems that provide logistics and engineering support to Defence. The BMfS Programme includes Defence Equipment Engineering and Asset Management System (DEEAMS) and Defence Logistics Information Service (DLIS). They will be delivered from Dec 2026 and will directly impact ~65,000 users across Defence while having an indirect impact to almost everyone in Defence.

DEEAMS is an affordable pan-Defence ETLS capability, providing a secure, intuitive and easily accessible service for the efficient and effective management of maintenance engineering, safety, and availability of Defence Equipment. DEEAMS will replace ageing applications including the Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solution (JAMES) application for Land users, UMMS & SCPM for Maritime, GOLDesp for Air and NAWDAS for Munitions, and deliver end users with enhanced functionality and efficiencies under a single Pan-Defence solution. DEEAMS will provide the capability to support engineering assets through their in-service life and disposal.

DEEAMS is now on contract with IBM using the Maximo COTS product and will be incrementally delivered pan-Defence over the coming years. DLIS will provide Defence Logistics users with an easy to use, digitally enabled, efficient and robust IS capability to support the management of distribution and storage that can surge and flex to meet Defence operational needs. It will also replace a suite of legacy applications and is due to be on contract ~ Apr 26 for delivery into the Mil Comds and Enabling Orgs shortly after.

The applicant should have the following performance attributes:

  • High EQ and empathy must be employed with the ability to speak and present confidently and write effectively. This extensive cultural and technical change to how Defence operates needs to be carefully managed through its delivery; the art of persuasion from OF6 – OR4 will be required.
  • Ability to deal with nuance and complexity – understand in detail the requirements of the BMfS Programme and apply its practical deliverables to units. Cross-cut across various projects within BMfS to assess wider impacts.
  • Demonstrates mental agility to assimilate complex or multiple pieces of information, applying informed judgement to provide a considered output.
  • Have an understanding of in-Service Log and ES applications and processes iot map across to new ways of working.
  • Think strategically but acts operationally – have awareness of the wider perspective to inform decision making.
  • Makes timely decisions authoritatively and with consideration of priorities and impacts at various organisational levels.
  • Must be a self-starter.

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 available, at entitled rates subject to sS policies.

For further enquiries please contact Maj P A Dryden at the CSOC Reserves Hub at the following email address: csocpeople-hr-reshubgpmb@mod.gov.uk.