Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and sS Policies, a vacancy will arise for a SO2 to serve as SO2 PLANS: EX SAIF SAREEA 4, at Northwood HQ with travel to Oman on Additional Duties Commitment; Short-term Tasks Voluntary Training or Other Duties (VTOD) Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 Nov 2026 (or earlier/later, subject to formal establishment and candidate status).
Up to 120 RSDs per year / total are available for the right candidate to conduct the role.
Unit Function:
Integrated Warfare Centre's purpose is to enable the current Joint Force to operate, integrate, innovate, develop and adapt.
Position Role:
Staff Officer (SO2) with focus on Ex SAIF SAREEA 4 planning and execute. Includes provision of advice to Hd JFTI (OF6).
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Planning of Tier 4 (Strategic) collective training events activity for SAIF SAREEA 4 iaw the TRA’s requirement.
- Lead on implementing the required exercise governance through the running of SGs and planning conferences.
- Co-ordinate the production of all exercise governance & scenario documentation i.e. EXPLAN, MEL/MIL, OSW.
- Liaise with TRA, OGDs, NGOs, MOD, single service HQs, allies and coalition partners to ensure exercise requirements are met. Focal point for all internal and external SAIF SAREEA 4 stakeholders.
- Scope and develop experimentation opportunities within Joint Exercises context.
- Act as an exercise planning team member across J/ Staff Branches managing theme, event and inject serials as part of Exercise Development pathway.
- Fill a post within the Exercise Control (EXCON) post Ex SAIF SAREEA Execute in 2028. Attend other JFT Ex Executes as part of PD.
• Identify and capture of JFT Exercise lessons and thus contribute to the QIP and enhanced JFT SOPs/SOIs.
SO2 Plans SAIF SAREEA 4 in London employer: Serve
Joining the team at Northwood HQ as an SO2 IWC Ops Delivery offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the IWC while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from structured development pathways, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to engage in high-level strategic operations that directly impact the Joint Force. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on employee well-being, Northwood HQ stands out as an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in defence operations.
