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SO2 Defence Engagement

Vacancy summary

Joint
JFDHQ 35/22 ECR 54164
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Lieutenant-Commander, Major, Squadron Leader, Major (RM)

05/02/2023, 23:55 

February 2023
24 Months
UKStratCom-JFD-PSS-ResGp@mod.gov.uk
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines
Any
Any
JFDHQ/DEFAC/Shrivenham
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as SO2 DEFENCE ENGAGEMENT at JFDHQ, Defence Academy, Shrivenham on FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 14 Feb 2022.

Unit Function    

Joint Force Development provides the research, analysis, force development, joint training, education, doctrine and deployable joint command and control that underpin defence


Position Role    

Co-ordinate and conduct international liaison, engagement & influence activity, principally in support of Defence Academy outputs (with some broader JFD tasking) to deliver key elements of MOD/HMG Defence Engagement policy.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, develop and co-ordinate Def Ac and JFD activities in support of MOD and UK StratCom Defence Engagement priorities.
2. Assist the SO1 in developing and coordinating the alumni strategy.  
3.  the alumni network and outputs for JFD HQ.
4. (In the absence of the other SO2) For international visits into Shrivenham Station, develop the Visit Instruction and inform all stakeholders of the programme. Be prepared to host in        the absence of the SO1. All in close coordination with the Serco Spec Coord.
5. Manage the JFD Defence Engagement strategy outputs (eg maintaining the update of the tracker for all visits and Tier 2 courses).
6. Support the SO1 in the organisation of all Conference(s) of Commandants.
7. Represent the branch in the absence of the SO1.   
8. Work collaboratively within a small team (C2 and Serco Spec Coord).  

Must be an OF3 of any specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommend 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.

Security Clearance Level - SC

Must have an awareness of FKSE-Defence Engagement

Must have SO2 experience.

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 4 most recent OJAR’s and a 2 page CV, which are to be sent to Sqn Ldr Davina Fisher SO2 Reserves JFD at the following email address - UKStratCom-JFD-PSS-ResGp@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.

For further details contact WO1 Andy Bailey WO Reserves at the following email address- UKStratCom-JFD-PSS-ResGp@mod.gov.uk

Employer Comments

•    Previous experience of Defence Engagement and or the Defence Academy is useful.
•    The individual needs to have the credibility and confidence to work routinely at 1-2* level and provide good quality written and oral briefing and advice.
•    It would provide the incumbent with substantial DE collateral should they wish to further or pursue this Career Field. 

This opportunity is closed to applications.