Land Ranges & Training Areas Officer (HEO)

About the role

The Land Ranges & Training Areas Officer will act as a key safety and assurance focal point for the British Army’s training environments. Based in Cottesmore with flexible regional basing, you will ensure that ranges and fieldcraft areas meet the highest safety standards while supporting the Army’s operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead 2nd Line of Defence assurance activities for land ranges and training areas.
• Plan, schedule and conduct annual inspections, produce reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and support resolution of issues identified in 3rd Line 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.
• Maintain and verify Range Standing Orders, Risk Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Support range certification processes, including issuing safety certifications for permanent and temporary ranges.
• Organise and contribute to Range Boards for new, modified, existing or closing facilities.

Required profile

• Proactive, organised and able to work independently.
• Strong understanding of safety assurance, risk management and defence standards.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with military, civilian and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Required skills

What we offer

• 37‑hour permanent contract with flexible working arrangements (minimum 60% onsite).
• Opportunity to contribute to a ‘Safe Place to Train’ critical to Army effectiveness.
• Professional development within a supportive Operations & Plans team.