SJC Operations: Protecting the Homeland Defending Defence.
SJC OPS is a 2* Joint Operational HQ that enables Homeland Defence by coordinating and cohering the security effect required to protect Defence Infrastructure protect its people and deliver Defences contribution to national resilience and preparedness.
SJC OPS was formed as a 2* BLB in Apr 25 through the merger of HQ SJC(UK) with the 3 Guardian Physical Security Delivery Groups - MDP MGS and SSG. MPGS will come under OPCOM from 1 Jul 26.
3 Main Lines of Effort:
National resilience and preparedness: SJC OPS is responsible for the planning preparation and delivery of Defence support to UK national resilience (MACA and other UK Ops).
Security of Defence Critical Infrastructure: SJC OPS is responsible for application of defence security policy to ensure that both DCI and personnel are appropriately protected through the deployment of specialist delivery groups (MDP MGS MPGS SSG).
SJC Operation Centre: BAU maintenance of Homeland COP/CIP and MACA C2. On activation provide the Operational Level HQ for the 3* Homeland Joint Commander refining and executing tasks as required
Position Role:
The SJC OPS Operational Planning Teams (OPT) deliver the management and refinement ofOperational plans to supportthe delivery fSJCOperationsobjectives across all lines of effort including MACA wider UK Ops and the Physical Security Delivery Groups.A new position in a tri-service J35 pillar.
Each OPT consists of 1 x SO1 2 x SO2 and 3 x SO3. The SO3B is a RN-fill position reporting to a RAF SO2.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of assigned planned and emergent UK Resilience MACAs managing multiple stakeholders and concurrent work strands.
Enable SJC Operations CONPLANS ensuring that they remain at the required readiness including engagement with Defence and wider stakeholders.
Contribute to planning for developing Defence Physical Security.
Act on behalf of either SO2s in OPT1 as required in routine and emergent battle rhythm activity.
As required act as liaison Officer during Operations in MOD Govt and partner HQs to enable Comd SJC situational awareness.
Deliver training and awareness briefings to FE held at readiness for UK Operations and to partner agencies.
Maintain a persistent readiness for crisis response.
Be prepared to support all other pillars across SJC Operations as required.
Domestic Considerations:
SJC 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 HQ 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.
Unit Role: SJC Operations: Protecting the Homeland Defending Defence.SJC OPS is a 2* Joint Operational HQ that enables Homeland Defence by coordinating and cohering the security effect required to protect Defence Infrastructure protect its people and deliver Defences contribution to national resilie...
Unit Role:
SJC Operations: Protecting the Homeland Defending Defence.
SJC OPS is a 2* Joint Operational HQ that enables Homeland Defence by coordinating and cohering the security effect required to protect Defence Infrastructure protect its people and deliver Defences contribution to national resilience and preparedness.
SJC OPS was formed as a 2* BLB in Apr 25 through the merger of HQ SJC(UK) with the 3 Guardian Physical Security Delivery Groups - MDP MGS and SSG. MPGS will come under OPCOM from 1 Jul 26.
3 Main Lines of Effort:
National resilience and preparedness: SJC OPS is responsible for the planning preparation and delivery of Defence support to UK national resilience (MACA and other UK Ops).
Security of Defence Critical Infrastructure: SJC OPS is responsible for application of defence security policy to ensure that both DCI and personnel are appropriately protected through the deployment of specialist delivery groups (MDP MGS MPGS SSG).
SJC Operation Centre: BAU maintenance of Homeland COP/CIP and MACA C2. On activation provide the Operational Level HQ for the 3* Homeland Joint Commander refining and executing tasks as required
Position Role:
The SJC OPS Operational Planning Teams (OPT) deliver the management and refinement ofOperational plans to supportthe delivery fSJCOperationsobjectives across all lines of effort including MACA wider UK Ops and the Physical Security Delivery Groups.A new position in a tri-service J35 pillar.
Each OPT consists of 1 x SO1 2 x SO2 and 3 x SO3. The SO3B is a RN-fill position reporting to a RAF SO2.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of assigned planned and emergent UK Resilience MACAs managing multiple stakeholders and concurrent work strands.
Enable SJC Operations CONPLANS ensuring that they remain at the required readiness including engagement with Defence and wider stakeholders.
Contribute to planning for developing Defence Physical Security.
Act on behalf of either SO2s in OPT1 as required in routine and emergent battle rhythm activity.
As required act as liaison Officer during Operations in MOD Govt and partner HQs to enable Comd SJC situational awareness.
Deliver training and awareness briefings to FE held at readiness for UK Operations and to partner agencies.
Maintain a persistent readiness for crisis response.
Be prepared to support all other pillars across SJC Operations as required.
Domestic Considerations:
SJC 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 HQ 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.