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The role
Unit Role : Joint operational HQ enabling a strengthened homeland defence and delivering Defence's contribution to national resilience and preparedness. Position Role: Integrate Joint Effects capabilities to support SJC Operations lines of effort through advice and planning support. Responsibilities: Conduct Joint Effects planning by supporting the integration of Joint Effects & Specialist domain SMEs (Space, Cyber, Jt SOF, PAG) into J5/J35 planning activity. Lead for liaison with National Cyber Force to understand capability and application across SJC Operations LoEs Support the SJC Operations community to operationalise innovation, and to inform rapid procurement to support operational requirements. Support Joint Exercises through liaison with the Integrated Warfare Centre and Integrated Design Authority. Lead for engagement with RN Capability Sponsors and influence Capability Development through RN and Defence Force Development. Provide Capability advise to J3/5 Operational Estimates and support campaign and operational planning. Ensure the current operational surface and sub surface Capability issues and lessons identified are shared, understood and available to benefit UK Capability and Acquisition. Be prepared to support all other pillars across SJC Operations as required. Domestic Considerations: HQ Operations is located in Montgomery House, Aldershot Garrison. Normal working hours apply during BaU with an OOH Duty Roster. This can move to extended evening/weekend working and ultimately 24/7 activation as the Op tempo dictates. WFH is possible by exception, notwithstanding requirements of Op tempo and access to secure CIS. Routine travel required to conduct specified C2, support, exploitation and training tasks in support of security, resilience and UK Ops at locations across the UK as required. OF1-3 are required to undertake weeklong OOH Duty periods IAW SJC Duty rota (after first 8 weeks in post). The Duty Officer must always be contactable throughout the tour of duty and must be able to establish MODNet connectivity within 30 mins. If required, they must be able to return to Montgomery House within 60 mins. Performance Attributes Priority Component Features Breadth of perspective Thinking strategically. Demonstrate an awareness of the wider perspective and landscape of the operating environment to inform decision and the potential impact of these. Physical and mental resilience Mental stamina. The ability to maintain output and focus on objectives in difficult or challenging conditions, whilst displaying clarity of thought and adaptive coping. Adaptability and Initiative Effective intelligence. Demonstrates mental agility to assimilate complex or multiple pieces of information, applying informed judgement to provide a considered output. Problem solving and decision making Decision Making. Makes timely decisions authoritatively and with consideration of priorities and impacts at various organisational levels.
