At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead modelling and simulation efforts to support UK and NATO operations.
- Company: Integrated Warfare Centre, focused on optimising military capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to shape defence strategies.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with NATO and industry partners for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in military operations and work with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in military operations and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70089 £ per year.
Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for an OF4 to serve as SO1 Modelling & Simulation Lead at IWC/CSOC/Shrivenham on FTRS Limited Commitment Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 Oct 2026.
Unit Function
The role of the Integrated Warfare Centre (IWC) is to optimise and adapt the current integrated force, through concepts and warfare development, to support UK and NATO joint commanders to achieve operational advantage over adversaries, across the continuum of competition.
The role of the Defence Modelling and Simulation Centre (DMSC)
To provide consistent, enduring, accessible, agile and adaptable Modelling & Simulation (M&S) solutions.
Position Role
Senior uniformed interface and principal military interface between DMSC and Defence, ensuring that modelling and simulation activity is aligned to operational need, translated into actionable outputs, and effectively exploited across Defence and partner communities.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary uniformed point of contact between DMSC and Front-Line Commands/Domains, capability programmes, and operational stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships across Defence, NATO, industry, academia and OGDs, linking stakeholder engagement and delivery outcomes.
- Represent DMSC at military engagements, ensuring M&S is understood and positioned effectively.
- Support integration of UK Defence M&S activity with NATO and allied partners, ensuring interoperability and alignment with coalition approaches.
- Translate military problems, capability gaps and operational requirements into clearly defined M&S use cases.
- Identify where M&S can proactively provide value across Defence, understanding the military implications and requirements.
- Align DMSC activity with Defence priorities, strategies and emerging trends/requirements.
- Provide military insight to inform DMSC prioritisation and programme direction, and military judgement to support prioritisation of DMSC activity.
SO1 Modelling & Simulation Lead in Oxford employer: Serve
As a key player in the UK Ops landscape, our company offers a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, opportunities for professional development, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and multi-agency engagement. Located at the heart of UK operations, we provide a unique chance to contribute to national resilience efforts while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
