Land Ranges & Training Areas Officer (HEO)

About the role

The Land Ranges & Training Areas Officer (HEO) will join the Operations & Plans team of Headquarters Regional Command. The role is central to ensuring that Army training environments are safe, compliant and ready for use, supporting the British Army’s effectiveness across the UK and overseas.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for Safe Place assurance, guaranteeing that ranges and training areas meet required safety standards.
• Lead 2nd Line of Defence assurance activities for land ranges and fieldcraft training areas.
• Plan, schedule and conduct annual assurance inspections, produce reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and support resolution of issues identified through 3rd Line assurance reviews.
• Provide expert advice to Range Approving Officers, Range Administering Units and other stakeholders on safety, policy and compliance.
• Interpret and implement MOD range safety policy and Defence standards across the assigned area.
• Maintain oversight of Range Standing Orders, Risk Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Support range certification processes, including issuing and re‑issuing safety certifications.
• Organise and contribute to Range Boards for new, modified, existing or closing facilities.

Required profile

• Proactive and highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in safety assurance, compliance or related regulatory environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with military, civilian and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and undertake occasional overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work on‑site at least 60% of the time while supporting hybrid working arrangements.

Required skills

• Knowledge of MOD range safety policy and Defence standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and environmental impact assessments for training facilities.