Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and sS policies, a vacancy will arise for an OF3 to serve as SO2 JE ISIO at PJHQ Northwood on FTRS Limited Commitment (LC)Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 04 January 2027 (or earlier/later, subject to formal establishment and candidate status).
Unit Function: PJHQ Joint Effects (JE) is the UK hub for operational level Full Spectrum Targeting. Working across UK Defence, US Combatant Commands and Theatre HQs, JE aligns operational demand with UK capability to deliver operational effects
Position Role: To deliver Intelligence Support to Information Operations (ISIO) to provide UNDERSTAND, ANALYSIS and ASSESSMENT support to deliver Cognitive Effects.
Responsibilities:
- Through Defence-wide engagement, provide and maintain Information Environment Analysis (IEA) support to PJHQ-J10.
- Define the Information Environment (IE) baseline and conduct/coordinate Analysis to support Audience-centric effects based J10 planning.
- Support J10 planners in the development of Measurement of Effectiveness (MoE) and indicators and provide IE fused campaign assessment reporting.
- Coordinate narrative, messaging and sentiment analysis to inform IE assessment, sentiment trend reports, vulnerability and opportunity assessment.
- Provide ISIO input, including planning insights and threat forecasting to PJHQ Information Effects Working Groups (IEWG), and J3/J5 led OT forums.
- Manage the internal PJHQ prioritisation of Audience and Channel Analysis; task appropriately through ISTE and other delivery organisations.
- Manage the JE Int Requirements Management (IRM) process, staffing requirements through PJHQ J2 as required. Support J2 IRM & CM with IEA feedback.
- As line manager and 1RO to SO3 ISIO (full time regular OF2), provide oversight, direction, guidance and subordinate development to your deputy.
So2 Je Isio 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.
