AMS PSR

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Operational Support Officer (Inside IR35) for a contract which is up to the end of March 2026 based remotely but does Include 1 day a week in either the Bristol, London, Corsham or Shrivenham offices

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

Commercial X is a new and exciting disruptive cell within Defence Commercial reporting directly into the Director General Commercial for MOD and DE&S. We are involved in the acquisition of some of Defence’s most exciting products which often sit at the leading edge of the digital and innovation landscape.  These projects cover anything from delivering future integrated anti-submarine warfare systems, artificial intelligence systems to support our naval officers, synthetic environments to train tomorrow’s autonomous ships’ captains and enhanced Command and Control capability within Permanent Joint Headquarters and Projects to name just a few.  Our primary purpose is to accelerate the commercial process so that new capability is available to users quickly.   

As an Operational Support Officer, your main responsibilities will be:

Essential Skills

• Experience in the support of busy teams ideally within defence
• Secretariat duties, administration skills
• Stakeholder engagement across busy teams
• Strong self starter
• Excellent communication skills
• Microsoft office suite with a focus on sharepoint

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Ministry of Defence guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/ military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.