Defence Cyber Academy SO2 Coordination and Security

Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and sS Policies a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as Defence Cyber Academy SO2 Coordination & Security at the Defence Academy Shrivenham on FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 26 May 2025.

Unit Function: 

A collaborative college exploiting its diversity to deliver integrated world-class education and training; providing Defence with the ‘technological edge’ and ‘decision advantage’ to meet rapidly evolving demands; within an environment that nurtures and empowers its staff and students.To maximise Defence’s ability to meet the challenges of future operations by bringing science and technology to life through education and training.

Position Role:

To enable the Defence Cyber Academy to provide a high-quality training environment to enhance the delivery of cyber capability training.

Responsibilities: 

• As part of the SLT in DCA, coordinate & manage the day-to-day activities within DCA.
• Assist the DCA with the development and delivery of cyber training, cyber courses, exercises and training material.
• Coordinate, assess and provide recommendations on training activities and visits involving the DCA.
• Manage, track and coordinate overall use of DCA facilities.
• Provide DCA inputs to, and coordinate tasking from DCMCI & DefAc business areas.
• Responsible to Hd DCA for security of the Heaviside facilities minimising risk and liaising with the ESyO.
• Assist the Facility Mgr with the day to day running of DCA B60 and act as the manager when he is absent.
• Monitor and provide guidance to DCA Serco staff and contractors.

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

DV Clearance

STRAP Clearance

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 Chapman 1a at the following email address - ukstratcom-hq-pps-urh-resgpmb@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:

This post may require working outside the core working day.

MOD Shrivenham is located in South West Oxfordshire near Swindon.

Employer Comments:

As the Defence Cyber Academy has expended (and continues to expand), the post has grown in importance.  It is the ‘linch pin’ for the successful and smooth running of the DCA ensuring that the organisation’s objectives are met.  This post requires the incumbent to be onsite for the majority of the working day due to the need to be Face-to-Face with students (non-instructional), staff and external organisations – there are limited opportunities to work from home on a regular basis. FTRS(HC) TACOS apply.

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 non entitled rates subject to sS policies.

For further enquiries please contact  WO Chapman 1a - UkStratCom Reserves Hub at the following email address- ukstratcom-hq-pps-urh-resgpmb@mod.gov.uk