Length of employment: Job Summary: The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. Step into the future of warfare with the Information Directorate, where data drives decisions and digital dominance defines victory. We lead in strategic data management, intelligence, and cutting-edge technology, delivering the tools that give the Army a decisive edge on the modern battlefield. As part of our civil servant team, you'll be at the forefront of information warfare, countering disinformation, safeguarding critical data, and ensuring information integrity in a rapidly evolving digital battle space. You'll work with state-of-the-art tools, including AI, advanced analytics, and next-gen tech, helping the Army out think, outmanoeuvre, and outpace its adversaries. In the Information Directorate, you'll turn that vision into reality. From strengthening cyber resilience to driving digital transformation on the front lines, your expertise will shape the Army's future. You'll collaborate with a diverse network of experts, deploying innovative strategies to maintain the Army's dominance in an increasingly contested information environment. This is more than a job-it's your chance to redefine digital defence, push the boundaries of innovation, and directly contribute to the Army's lethality and operational effectiveness. Join the Information Directorate - Powering the Army's Digital Edge This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description: Operating in support of the Army's digital transformation and at the heart of its clear understanding of the importance and centrality of data and information, the Information Interoperability Technical Officer role sits within the I2 Policy and Standards Team and provides broad technical input across the I2 team. The post will be responsible for cohering technical input to Army policy and international standards from the Information Interoperability viewpoint. Working closely with the military SO2 Policy and Standards, and up to the military SO1 Policy and Standards the primary role for the post will be supporting the SO1 Policy and Standards with Technical Assurance of I2 standards across the Joint and allied domains. The post will also act as the Deputy D Info Directorate focal point for UK coalition info interoperability; in particular NATO, and allied Bi-lateral agreements. This an exciting technical role with regular opportunities for travel both in the UK and internationally. The post is pivotal in supporting the wider Defence Digital Ambitions with frequent engagement with both Joint and international partners. The post is part of an expanding team with development opportunities including development of DDAT success spirals. Your main responsibilities will include: Provision of technical I2 Assurance & Guidance in support of the SO1 Policy & Standards on Joint, Allied and NATO I2 Standards informed and guided by Defence policy Deputy Focal Point for UK Army's coalition of I2 across NATO and other allied partners Supporting with the coordination of management of LAND Environment (LE) Information Exchange Requirements (IER) to meet the user requirements and maintain coherence with multinational standards Assisting the national coordinator in identifying subject matter experts to lead capability groups Secretary Chair to the NATO Senior Land IER Panel (SLIERP) Co-ordinate and manage collaborative Cyber Command, control, communications and computers intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR)technical agreements & standards between GBR and multi-nationalpartners The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Army civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service Highly competitive pension scheme Personal and professional development of skills Alternative working patterns for many roles Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Enhanced parental and adoption leave 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities Learning and Development opportunities tailored to your role Free parking Access to on-site Gym We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can handle the pressure of coordinating a wide range of activities and should be comfortable working within the service management profession, willing to challenge established norms and process and be prepared to adapt to changing priorities. Applicants should also have effective written and verbal communication skills and display a positive and professional attitude. Essential Organisational skills & experience Cyber/IT Policy experience Experience of using technology where possible to increase efficiency Ability to communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, able to chose appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact Able to work collaboratively within your team and across other groups Ability and experience working with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales Desirable SharePoint Administration skills & experience Understanding of the Defence and Army operating models Awareness of Joint, NATO communication and Information Systems systems and capabilities Awareness and understanding of Defence / Army Knowledge and Information Management Technical understanding of MoDs LAND Operational CIS (LE C4ISR) Office management experience Digital/IT qualifications (SFIA, CompTIA, Microsoft Certifications, BSC IT etc) Driving licence If successful, you will be required to obtain Security clearance to take up this post. At application, you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Experience: Personal statement of no more than 500 words evidencing your suitability for the role against the person specification including any experience in Security / Cyber / Risk Management, any relevant work experience or qualifications Applications will be sifted using all elements listed above, but in the event of a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour only: Working Together. When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. At interview, you will be assessed against the following - along with the following behaviours: Behaviours - Communicating and Influencing, Changing and Improving, Working Together, Managing a Quality Service Experience - You will be asked experience based questions Technical - Product Manager, Strategic Ownership - tested against the DDAT Professional Framework Product manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person at Army Headquarters Andover. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.