SO1 Land Prioritisation Deliverability & Commissioning, Directorate Options Development (19666)

UK Ministry of Defence; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Bristol is seeking an SO1 Land Prioritisation Deliverability & Commissioning officer for a 36-month full-time engagement. Responsibilities include leading the development of the Army Command Acquisition Support Plan and engaging with key stakeholders for timely delivery. The ideal candidate should have military education and capability in joint operations. This role offers flexible working practices, typically requiring 1-2 days in the office each week.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Relevant military education is required.
• Completion of the Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Land) is essential.
• Experience working with joint forces is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, and assurance of the annual 3* Army Command Acquisition Support Plan.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of the Command Acquisition Support.
• Provide strategic advice and support to senior directors within the organization.
• Manage the Equipment Plans Backlog and provide general advice to senior staff.

Skills

Mil Ed

Mk ICSC(L)

Joint

Job description

SO1 Land Prioritisation Deliverability & Commissioning, Directorate Options Development (19666)

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2264491

NATO Rank(s)

OF-4 - Cdr - Lt Col - Wg Cdr

UK Rank(s)

Lieutenant-Colonel

Closing date

28/01/2026, 23:55

Anticipated start date

March 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Full Commitment

Commitment length

36 months

Post Owner Email

[e-mail]

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/Profession

Any

Specialisation

Capability and Acquisition

Location

Directorate Options Development, DES, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol

Position Overview

Act as SO1 Army PBM to support the Army in completing the coordination & compilation of the annual 3* Army Command Acquisition Support Plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, milestone management and assurance of the annual 3* Army CASP, covering the entire acquisition & support POW.
• Relate Defence wider Strategies, Defence's priorities, the Command's Plans and their respective priorities to develop the Army CASP.
• Lead L4 within Performance Baseline Management (PBM), key stakeholder engagement with Mission Partner, to ensure timely delivery of CAS.
• Lead the NADG Standard Commissioning Team's Collective Deliverability Assessment (CDA), on behalf of Army Change Team.
• Manage the day to day upkeep of the Equipment Plans Backlog.
• Provision of general advice and staff support to Dep Dir Options Initiation and Dep Hd Options Dev LAND.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to the Directors (usually at 1*, 2* and 3*).
• Focal point for desk-level support and engagement with Army HQ.

Essential Skills

• Mil Ed
• Mk ICSC(L)
• Joint

Desirable Skills

• Experience
• DE&S
• Army

Employer Overview

Part of the NADG Standard Commissioning Dept (3*) working to Dir Options Development (2*). Upon direction from Dep Dir Standard Commissioning (OF6) or Army Portfolio lead (OF5) conduct sprints on the development of the Army CASP and areas of perceived stagnation; can be structural, technical or capability focused with the mission partner.

Employer Comments

DE&S employs flexible working practices; average week consists of 1-2 days per week. No mess accommodation; SSSA / SFA are typically within cycling distance.

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