SO2 Engagement Events

Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding processes and sS policies, a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as SO2 Engagement Events at Northwood Headquarters on ADC/PTVR/VTOD Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 1 Jul 26.

Up to 100 RSDs per year are available for the right candidate to perform the role. 

Unit Function

Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is the driving force behind integration and the enabling foundation for Defence’s enhanced global posture.

Position Role

Support delivery of Engagement Events and Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2027 for CSOC.

Responsibilities

1.    Support the SO1 Engagement Events in the delivery of a strategic engagement programme including the planning, administration and execution of DSEI 2027 to enhance the reputation of the Command and wider Services.   This will include coordination of the stand, speakers, panelists and VIP diaries.
2.    2IC of the delivery team and C2 of all team members.  
3.    Communicate with all stakeholders involved in events to ensure they are informed and aligned. Oversee invitations and registration logistics, so that the participant experience is seamless. Work with WO Events to ensure logistics for each event are delivered at the right level.
4.    Deliver high level briefings for Comds up to 4*.  Regularly engage with the SLT and outer offices of Subordinate Organisations, plus the delivery teams. Ensure all are fully briefed and kept informed via use of Sharepoint pages, Teams and appropriate staff work.
5.    Responsible for all coordination of all Working Groups involving the SLT and MAs and other delivery teams.
6.    Support the Parliamentary, International and Communications teams as time permits.

Must be an OF3 of any specialization.

Must be currently serving as a member of the Reserve Forces.

JOTAC/JOLC 2 or sS equivalent

SC Security Clearance

Staff/ Command HQs experience

Event or Ops Room experience 

Proficient in MS Office applications

Please contact WO1 M Mitchell for details BEFORE applying to discuss TaCoS & application requirements at the following email address - CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk Please quote the SERVE Reference Number and Job Title in all correspondence.

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 their 3 most recent OJAR’s and a 2 page CV, which are to be sent to the following email address - CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk

**Please ensure you quote the SERVE Reference Number and Job Title in all correspondence**

Local Considerations

This is a Reserve SO2 position with a high degree of hybrid working permitted (WFH approx 95%).   Post holder should have a full driving license. Tempo of work will increase in lead up to DSEI, from an initial average of 8 hours per week to 3 days a week from April 2027 onwards. Weekday meetings can be diarised to fit in with your schedule in the main. Northwood based work is usually required in the week leading up to DSEI.

Employer Comments

100 RSDs are available PA, with potential for more if necessary. 

There will be reporting responsibilities of all SP under your Comd.  This role requires an energetic self-starter who can work independently and can reliably deliver results, managing their own time to full effect. Personable, with strong interpersonal skills, you will build relationships quickly to get things done collaboratively. It requires someone who perseveres, negotiates well and finds ways to make things happen.  You can juggle priorities when things don’t go to plan. A quick thinker, you will be able to trouble shoot issues under pressure. You work creatively with flair and imagination to build memorable event experiences.  You have strong staff work and IT skills.  An exciting role for an enthusiastic SO2 with an abundance of exposure to a 4* HQ and its staff.  CSOC is evolving and we will see significant change over the coming years, a fantastic place to make a difference. 

Way of Working: CSOC is a Regular organisation, which routinely works Mon to Fri, (0800 to 1700) it is essential that the incumbent is able to be flexible throughout the working week. The exact working days will be planned with the 1RO / Line Manager. The incumbent must be able to travel and work at the Northwood Headquarters in the run up to DSEI as described above.  

T&S: Subject to agreed committed TaCoS. 

Accommodation: Subject to; agreed committed TaCoS, availability of transit accommodation and if required to work in different MOD locations / overseas requirements / or exercise.  

Employment on Part Time TaCoS (PTVR/ADC/VeRR/ARRG/VToD):   The successful applicant will be subject to the TaCoS they will be employed on / authorised. 

Annual Salary and Leave:  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published in JSP 754.  Leave entitlement, if applicable, is detailed in JSP 760. 

For all enquiries relating to this post please contact WO1 Mark Mitchell, WO1 Reserves at the following email address- CSOC-People-StratHR-ResHubGpMbox@mod.gov.uk - Please quote the CSOC Reference Number and Job Title in all correspondence