LO Watchkeeper

Vacancy summary

Army
2196210
OF-1 - Mid/Sub Lt - 2Lt/Lt - Plt/Fg Offr, OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt
2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain

26/05/2026, 23:55 

June 2026
Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR)
36 Months
6rifles-bnhq-ihub-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
Army
INFANTRY
Reserves
6 RIFLES, C Coy
United Kingdom
Salisbury

Vacancy detail

Unit Role: 

Reserve Infantry - 6 RIFLES is to provide formed companies and individuals for operations, act as a basis for regeneration and maintain strong links to the civil community.

Position Role: 

Company LO Watchkeeper for C Coy, in a Light Role Infantry Battalion, split between Dorchester and Poole. 

Responsibilities:
1. Deputising for the Company Commander/Second in Command.
2. Detailed planning of all training and exercises as directed by the Company Commander/2IC.
3. Course bidding for all members of the Company including education (Career Courses).
4. Liaison with outside organisations with reference to training (Battalions, DIO, Civilian organisations etc).
5. Coordinating Company duties and routine checks.
6. Career management of RSD's.
7. Maintenance of the readiness and ITR states across the Company.
8. Command, Lead, Administer & Career Manage an Inf Pl in barracks, during training/exercise & preparing them for operations in the UK or overseas.
9. Maintain current Army Values & Standards.
10. Required to support Training Nights and week-end activities and the Annual Deployment Exercise.

JOTAC
Infantry qualified PCBC - LFTT.
Clean Driving Licence.
Experience within an Inf Coy. 
Computer literate.

RAB


Applications (Reserve PPP and CV) 
to be e-mailed to 6rifles-bnhq-ihub-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk

Performance Attributes

Leadership: 
Must be able to lead, motivate and provide an example to the Company. Must ensure Values and Standards are maintained in isolated Coy and Platoon locations. Must have the moral courage to enforce military discipline across all ranks in support of the RSM and the Army Values and Standards.

Judgement

Must be able to take on the delegation of complex tasks and act within the 1up and 2up commanders’ intent. Should be able to anticipate and resolve problems at reach.

Management

Plans, organises and designates priorities effectively. Must be able to effectively manage the young Officers and Soldiers in the Company and oversee G1 – G9 requirements to maintain an effective force.