At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse Defence lessons and insights to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Company: Join a dynamic Defence team focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, travel opportunities, and professional development in a strategic role.
- Other info: Engage with international allies and develop cutting-edge AI tools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Defence operations and contribute to national security.
- Qualifications: Experience in Joint operations and strategic thinking is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Staff officer responsible for the identification and analysis of Defence lessons, their coherence and exploitation across Defence including pan-enterprise, pan-government, and inter-ally alignment.
Responsible for the identification and exploitation of operational lessons, working with other teams to deliver findings to inform Defence Force Development (DFD).
Responsibilities
- Identify insights relevant to DFD and the Joint Force by engaging with the s S and Command lessons teams, elevating Tac/Op/Strat insights as required.
- Maintain close liaison with s S warfare centres to identify Joint operational and strategic level insights and agree exploitation routes.
- Produce prioritised, actionable findings for the IWB through analysis of insights and lessons identified.
- Support the rapid exploitation of insights by operational headquarters to develop current ops.
- Support the publication of insights for wider Defence exploitation.
- Act as primary Liaison Officer for the L&E team to the Operational Advantage Centre to maximise lessons and info sharing between warfare centres. .
- Support SO2 Operational Lessons Support through the continual development of AI tooling and capabilities, procedures and best practice.
- Promote lessons best practice, the lessons policy and ecosystem and advocating the correct use of DLIMS.
- Domestic
There are no specific domestic considerations for this post.
Hybrid working is allowed (current CSOC guidance is 60% of time in office); however, routine access to secret CIS will be required.
Some travel within the UK (primarily) and overseas (occasionally) is required, primarily during the working week.
Accommodation is in Northwood Mess (or SSSA) or SFA in North-West London area (Northwood, Bushey Heath, Ickenham, Uxbridge).
Employer Comments
This appointment requires an officer with a sound understanding of Joint and Combined operations, Defence Force Development and/or the Capability Acquisition process and who is comfortable with both strategic and operational thinking.
Professional credibility derived from previous Command experience would be most beneficial to the role.
Previous understanding and/or experience of NATO and operations in the EA2 Theatre would be beneficial.
So2 Operational Lessons Analysis Maritime in Oxford 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.
