Position Role: Army Communications Branch staff officer providing advice and planning guidance to the Army in accordance with the IC&E Plan (Annex to the ACP). Plans and executes media events and content collection but will be called on to support wider Army Communications activity across the globe as required.
Responsibilities:
1. Support SO1 Media Operations, Army Comms Branch in the provision of communications support (planning, advice, and execution).
2. In concert with Army Comms Branch and/or DDC, plan and execute media facilities, briefings, and handling for all events as well as unit level operations and exercises, agreed by C&E, which will support the ACP.
3. Provide the Army Comms Branch liaison to Army units, facilitate media access, and produce content for Army social media accounts.
4. Deploy on operations and exercises as an SO3 Media Ops or as a Media News Team or Combat Camera Team leader in support to wider Army Comms Branch outputs.
5. Provide media & communications advice, support, and training, as required, to Army units whilst training or preparing for operations.
6. Prepare and deliver written and verbal briefs on media & comms issues as required.
7. Provide a communications consultancy to Army Reserve units, assisting with content on a variety of channels and comms training as required.
Domestic Considerations: Should be able to deploy on operations and exercises in the UK and overseas.
Responsibilities:
1. Support SO1 Media Operations, Army Comms Branch in the provision of communications support (planning, advice, and execution).
2. In concert with Army Comms Branch and/or DDC, plan and execute media facilities, briefings, and handling for all events as well as unit level operations and exercises, agreed by C&E, which will support the ACP.
3. Provide the Army Comms Branch liaison to Army units, facilitate media access, and produce content for Army social media accounts.
4. Deploy on operations and exercises as an SO3 Media Ops or as a Media News Team or Combat Camera Team leader in support to wider Army Comms Branch outputs.
5. Provide media & communications advice, support, and training, as required, to Army units whilst training or preparing for operations.
6. Prepare and deliver written and verbal briefs on media & comms issues as required.
7. Provide a communications consultancy to Army Reserve units, assisting with content on a variety of channels and comms training as required.
Domestic Considerations: Should be able to deploy on operations and exercises in the UK and overseas.
SO3b Army Comms in Southampton 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.
