UK Ministry of Defence
Deputy Training Safety Officer - Lulworth Ranges
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Deputy Training Safety Officer – Live Firing Facilities
Location: Burngate, South West England, BH20 5QF Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
As a Deputy Training Safety Officer (DTSO), you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and readiness of high-impact military training facilities. Key responsibilities include:
- Safeguarding Live Firing Marksmanship Training (LFMT)
- Managing Live Firing Gunnery Training (LFGT)
- Overseeing Live Firing Tactical Training (LFTT)
- Protecting Fieldcraft Training Areas (FTA)
Your work will directly impact the operational capacity of the UK’s armed forces, ensuring training facilities meet practical safety standards while enabling real-world effectiveness. You will support the Training Safety Officer (TSO) in achieving Practitioner/Expert-level competence within the Defence Ranges Framework (Master Trainers Licence), focusing on:
- Development and application of safety and operational regulations
- Infrastructure maintenance and compliance
- Inspection and risk assessment procedures
Responsibilities
Core Duties
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Safety Leadership:
- Support the TSO in ensuring all training facilities are compliant, safe, and ready for use
- Coordinate Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) operations (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (#BVLOS#) and Visual Line Of Sight (#VLOS#))
- Advise on safe-place training protocols and brief users on compliance procedures
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Operations & Compliance :
- Assist in booking, monitoring, and ensuring safe delivery of live firing schedules
- Manage Third-Party Income Generation (3PIG) applications
- Act as duty officer to provide on-call support during training operations
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Maintenance & Infrastructure :
- Report and track infrastructure defects to maintain range readiness
- Oversee handover/takeover of range facilities and ensure smooth operations
- Monitor OME (Occupied Marginal Elevation) and safety distances
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Documentation & Reporting :
- Manage risk assessments, Standing Orders, and Daily Safety Summaries
- Support compliance with all mandatory range inspections
- Record accidents, near misses, incursions, and security breaches as required
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Emergency & Environmental Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Emergency Services for unscheduled incident drills
- Track progress of site works and assess contractor compliance
- Assist in annual conservation meetings and environmental protection initiatives
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- Specialist Roles:
- Fire safety: Deputise for the TSO as fire focal point
- Located within rural settings: varying conditions may require driving to support operations
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
- High-Risk Operations: Proven experience in training safety, military calibration, or high-risk operational environments
- UAS (Drone) Standards: Familiarity with BVLOS/VLOS protocols and safe operational practices
- Compliance Management: Ability to apply range regulations, Standing Orders, and military safety protocols
- Incident Investigation: Skills in reporting, tracking, and mitigation of accidents, near misses, and hazards
- Infrastructure Awareness: Knowledge of defect identification and maintenance best practices across outdoor facilities
- Environmental Responsibility: Understanding of wildlife conservation and environmental safeguards
Skills & Abilities
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Technical Proficiency:
- Competency in Microsoft 365 tools (#MS Excel#,#MS Word#,#Outlook#,#Teams#, and #Powerpoint#)
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Communication & Advisory Skills:
- Ability to deliver briefings, advisories, and safety guidance to diverse user groups, including senior stakeholders and emergency services.
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Risk Assessment:
- Skills in Rediscovering and developing risk mitigation strategies across high-risk activities.
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Compliance Audits:
- Inspection and compliance monitoring experience.
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Decision-Making Under Pressure:
- Duty officer experience prioritising safety decisions dynamically.
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Stakeholder Coordination:
- Experience leading collaborative relationships with RAU, emergency responders, and MOD sections.
Personal Qualities
- Professionalism Under Pressure: Confidence, calm, effective communication.
- Proactive Mindset: Self-driven approach to identifying risks and improvements.
- Team Collaboration: Driven to work through processes with efficiency and alignment.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous handling of safety records and documentation.
- User-Centric Mindset: Commitment to supporting military personnel while upholding standards.
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Licences & Compliance
Licences & Vehicle Access:
- Full UK driving licence required.
- Respondents located across a wide operational area necessitating self-driving transport for site travel and safety visits.
Security Vetting:
- Applicants will undergo criminal record and baseline security checks.
- Must achieve the Grade s checked status.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Level: £30,740 per annum
- MOD Pension Integration: Contribution towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
- Training & Development: Customised learning opportunities for the role.
- Flexible Working: Offering hybrid options, including a minimum of 60% office-based presence depending on business needs.
Diversity & Equal Opportunities
- Inclusion Policy: The Civil Service prioritises compliance with equal opportunity standards.
- Disability Confident Scheme: Open to applicants meeting minimum requirements who identify as having disabilities.
Application Process
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Submission:
- Supply a CV with background history, qualifications, and experience.
- Write a 750-word suitability statement.
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Success Profile Assessment: Be evaluated on your:
- Relevance of talent and behaviours.
- Specific demonstration of safety operational insights.
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Interview Process (In-person): Conducted at Lulworth Camp Campus, Wareham, Dorset.
Assessment Areas:
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selection from STAR Method:
*Situation: Specific relevant case* *Task: Objectives undertaken* *Action: Tasks and behaviours applied* *Result: Clear outcome achieved* -
Conducted week commencing: 10 August 2026 (CVs & statements).
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Interviews week commencing: 17 August 2026.
This application does not include salary relocation allowances.
Contact: (#Tony Stirling#, email Tony.Stirling102@mod.gov.uk#, phone #07970 228400#).
Feedback is only offered after interview stages.
Additional Notes
- Visa Sponsorship: The MOD will NOT sponsor visas outside sponsorship criteria.
- Security Compliance Required: Grade s vetting## required for initiation.
- Policy Conformity: Follow the Smoke-Free Civil Service policy—smoking is prohibited within work environments.
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