DIO is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We play a vital role in supporting Defence by leading and managing the delivery of what the Armed Forces need to live, work, train and deploy on operations.
About Overseas and Training Region (OS&Trg Region)
OS&Trg Region is responsible for managing the Defence Training Estate (DTE) enabling Defence and other authorised users to train for and meet their operational liabilities, maintaining a safe and legal built estate.
About the DIO OS & Trg, UK Trg Training Safety Marshal (TSM)
- The TSM is responsible for supporting the DTSO in ensuring the training facilities allocated in support of Live Firing Marksmanship Training (LFMT), Live Firing Tactical Training (LFTT) and Fieldcraft Training Areas (FTA) are safe to use. They are to support the RAU Comd (as HoE) in executing their responsibility to maintain a Safe Operating Environment (Air) including HLS management.
The specific duties of the TSM may vary by location due to site-specific requirements, however, they must be able to achieve an assessment level of Practitioner of the Defence Ranges Framework Competencies in the following areas:
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· Competence 1 - Development and application of appropriate regulation. · Competence 2 - Range Maintenance. · Competence 3 - Range Inspection. · Competence 4 - Range Compliance and Assurance. |
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The TSM is responsible for directly supporting the DTSO/TSO in the provision of safe training facilities: · Help to ensure that the facilities allocated are suitable for the safe delivery of training. · Support compliance with the qualifications/courses listed within the technical details of this document. · Remain current and competent by completing the mandatory training listed in this document. · Help to maintain Range and FTA Files including an action plan to address any areas of concern. · Help to produce and review site specific Risk Assessments. · Assist in reviewing and amending the Range/FTA Standing Orders (SOs). · Conduct and support all mandatory range and training area inspections. · Where applicable, help to produce a Daily Safety Summary and ensure this is communicated to the User. · Support the coordination of monthly safety and deconfliction meetings.
· Support the maintenance of a Safe Operating Environment (Air), including HLS management. · Host user pre-training visits. · Act as On Call Duty Officer as required. · Be prepared to work shifts as required to allow for night and weekend training. · Be fully conversant with Emergency Procedures contained in SOs. · Assist in ensuring the safe access and safety of authorised civilians and livestock from the hazards associated with or resulting from all training activities. · Ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to safeguard the public both inside and outside the range boundary. · Report accidents and incidents, including incursions and near misses (air, land or sea) on the estate in accordance with regulations and policy. · Support liaison with the Emergency Services to conduct/record annual incident/accident practice drills. · Provide support in Air Safety Management (ASM) issues and investigations. · Monitor user OME holdings on the Range/FTA IAW SOs. · Assist relevant agencies if a casualty or fatality were to occur. · Support maintenance of the ecological and environmental sustainability of the estate consistent with environmental regulations and policy. · Attend the annual Range and Training Area Safety Conference. · Deputise for the DTSO. |
Position Requirements:
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Behaviour 1 |
Leadership |
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Behaviour 2 |
Communicating and Influencing |
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Behaviour 3 |
Changing and Improving |
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Behaviour 4 |
Seeing the Big Picture |
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Behaviour 5 |
Managing a Quality Service |
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Behaviour 6 |
Making Effective Decisions |
Experience:
- Experience of Military training with OME from a planning/delivery perspective in an individual and collective training environment (Essential).
- Experience of operating AFVs at instructor level (Desirable).
- Exposure to Combined Arms Exercises (Desirable)
- Experience of the Safe System of Training (Essential)
- Exposure to MAA and Civil Aeronautical Information Publications (Desirable)
- Exposure to Uncrewed System operations and regulation (Desirable)
- Exposure to Special Use Airspace Management as it pertains to DTE Operations (Desirable)
- Basic competency in IT (MS Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PPt)
DIO UK DTE South West -TSM (22329) in Salisbury 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.
