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SO2 MS (9940)

Vacancy summary

Army
1971263
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Major

23/03/2023, 17:00 

May 2023
36 mths
simon.bedford318@mod.gov.uk
Army
Any
Any
DCGS
Hampshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - HC Reserve Staff Group

Vacancy detail

Domestic Considerations: The AHQ MS Team supports Smarter Working and has adopted a Hybrid working arrangement with a blend of workplace and working remotely. 
Position Role:  To provide MS support and advice to officers in Army HQ and to MS Reps in Divisions. Lead for OF 2/3..
Responsibilities: 
1.  Raise and Process Army HQ OJARs for tS OF3 and below against set timelines. 
2.  Act as POC for Generic career advice to tS OF3s and below supporting the SP authorities.
3.  Provide advice and guidance to two-star MS reps on MS process and OF2/3s.
4.  Support BGS in compilation of Army HQ No5 and No7 Board prioritisation.
5.  Ensure Army HQ OF3/2 posts are boarded appropriately and in a timely manner.
6.  Sp Army HQ's No 5 Bd members advising on req and suitability of posts, to ensure accurate sell criteria and to ensure manning gaps are minimised.
7.  Maintain the MS Branch Army HQ Appraisal Reporting and Liability Matrix.  
8.  Manage SO3 MS output (predominantly OF2) and sp other MS desks as required.
Staff Experience.
Pers experience.
HC RSG will normally have completed a full career in the Regular Army and will be staff trained.
A wide range of staff experience at Gde 2 - ideally including Fmn level in order to build the knowledge on which to deliver professional advice.  
Apply direct here through to boarding

This is an RSG post defined by Reserve Land Forces Regulations as:  FTRS (HC) RSG is a subset of FTRS (HC) that …. is used for posts that require military continuity and expertise. It was introduced as the Army's FTRS replacement for the civil service Retired Officer and Military Support Function (MSF) schemes and is only open to Army officers and predominantly those who have had a full Regular Army career. 

Responsible for cira 400 tS OF3 spread across numerous locations.  Must be comfortable to interact with all ranks from soldier to General.

The incumbent will have direct and regular access to senior leaders but also to other principal staff officers MS Reps and subordinate commanders. Credibility and approachability are key - advice will invariably be difficult and the incumbent must have the confidence to understand when to step in and how to impart this advice. Tact is essential but this must be backed up by the determination to hold the line - protecting Commanders and Service People. 

This opportunity is closed to applications.