A vacancy will arise for a Squadron Leader ANY to serve as SO2 Strat Plans in the Reserves Directorate at HQ Air and Space, RAF High Wycombe on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 February 2027.
SO2 Strategic Plans is a key staff officer position within the Reserves Directorate, responsible for converting strategic direction into coordinated plans, measurable delivery and senior-level assurance. Working directly to SO1 Strategic Plans, the postholder will cohere activity across the Active and Strategic Reserve, maintain oversight of Command Plan commitments and provide the evidence, analysis and staff products required to support Reserves Directorate tasks.
Hybrid working will be available, subject to operational and business requirements. The postholder will be expected to maintain a presence at RAF High Wycombe to support team integration, meetings and wider Air and Space activity, with the detailed working pattern agreed with SO1 Strat Plans.
Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinate the Reserves Directorate contribution to the Air and Space Command Plan, maintaining clear ownership, milestones, dependencies, risks and evidence of delivery.
- Lead the Directorate quarterly performance-reporting cycle, including coordination and drafting of Air Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs) and Reserve inputs to MOD Quarterly Performance Checks (QPCs).
- Maintain the Air Reserves Campaign Plan Level 1 delivery portfolio and associated troops-to-task and resource-governance products, supporting prioritisation and Directorate delivery reviews.
- Manage and develop the PTVR Global Establishment approach, including maintenance of the authoritative management view of JPANs, candidate pipelines, allocations, proposed moves and establishment actions.
- Coordinate implementation of PTVR Workforce Balance of Investment decisions, tracking JPAN release, reallocation, ECR action and delivery against endorsed capability priorities.
- Support the Reserves Steering Group and related governance, preparing agendas, submissions, decision briefs, records of decision and action tracking as required.
- Coordinate Directorate risk and issue management, maintaining alignment between Command Plan activity, performance reporting and relevant governance systems.
- Produce concise, evidence-based briefs, submissions, presentations and responses for senior leaders, external scrutiny and cross-Defence stakeholders.
- Manage WO Strat Plans and deputise for SO1 Strat Plans at working-level boards and meetings.
So2 Strat Plans 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.
