SO2 SHEF 1 (Shrivenham)

Subject to formal establishment a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as SO2 SHEF 1 at Defence Academy Shrivenham on FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS) with an initial proposed start date of 1 March 2026.

Unit Function:To develop the intellectual edge for success on operations and leadership in government with our allies and coalitions in an era of persistent engagement.

Position Role: Delivery and coordination of staff inputs and outputs relating to J1 to J9 with a focus on Safety Health Environment and Fire at a Stn HQ level on behalf of Stn CO / HoE. Lead on all SHEF Plans and delivery. Deputise in the absence of Stn CO and support in conduct of this function.

Responsibilities:

• Assure a planned and systematic approach to the management of HS&EP and CC&S in the HQ.
• Plan and schedule SHEF audit inspections in accordance with Safety and Environment Management System (SEMS) on behalf of the HOE.
• Draft and seek endorsement for routine HS&EP Assurance reports for onwards transmission to Chief Environmental Safety Officer (CESO) CSOC.
• Provide advice and guidance on the formulation and implementation of HS&EP and CC&S Policy and practices for Shrivenham HoE.
  With HQ SO1 Ops maintain HS&EP and CC&S risk register. Provide and interrogate metrics for the development of performance and risk reporting.
• Act as Chair at the HoE HS&EP and secretary at CC&S WGs (in support of Hd Res CC&S Lead).
• Support the Stn CO in delivery of a safe and secure Station. Further specific responsibilities as directed by Stn CO.
• Undertake continuous professional development including mandatory and post specific learning and development and upskilling as required.