SO1 TRG CAP

Vacancy summary

Army
2295102
OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr
Lieutenant-Colonel

25/06/2026, 17:00 

December 2026
FTRS - Limited Commitment
36 mths
Preston, Richard Maj (Army CFD-Exec-Trg-SO2) <Richard.Preston895@mod.gov.uk>
Army
Any
Capability and Acquisition
Army HQ
United Kingdom
Salisbury

Vacancy detail

Domestic Considerations: Majority of time working in Army HQ but some visits to Training establishments in UK and overseas may be required.
Position Role: Lead Staff Officer for Capability Development in the Army Training Branch responsible for assisting in the development of new training capabilities in support of Army Training.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide Trg direction and guidance in the design and delivery of Modernisation of Training (ACP deliverable 2.3.5).
2. Provide Trg direction and guidance in the design and delivery of Future Soldier (ACP deliverable 2.2) & modernisation programmes.
3. Provide Trg activity to enable effective pan-Army Training Research & enable D Futures role in transforming trg (ACP deliverable 2.3.5).
4. Identify Trg capabilities, concepts and innovations that will improve Army Training.
5. Support AH Trg Strat in the delivery of Training capability for the Army.
6. Assure mandated Force Dev T-DLoD tasks pertaining to Trg Cap iaw ACSO 3248 and JSP 822.
7. Manage the Training Cap Functional Capability Working Group on behalf of AH Trg Strat.
8. Assist and advise D Cap non-Training specialists to ensure Trg Capability is delivered effectively for new mandates/programmes/ capability.
Trg experience in staff appts.
Cap and Acq experience.
AHQ working practices.
Operational experience.
Experience of working at Bde, Div and Corps level.
Via APC FTRS OF4 Selection Board
The selected candidate must have extensive training experience aligned with an understanding of the Army’s procurement process. Experience of working in the Capability Directorate and understanding the operating model for integrating training into developing capability is key to this role. Training Branch within Army HQ will work closely with a range of stakeholders; the role will coordinate demand through the Functional Capability Working Groups, therefore familiarity with the Force Centric Capability Management process is essential along with a detailed understanding of the working practices of AHQ. The role interfaces with Cbt and CSS areas in addition to managing ETS specialists so experience of working on operations and in Bde, Div and Corps HQs is a distinct advantage. Experience of Army Reserve Training delivery would be of benefit.

This vacancy is now closed and is no longer available