RCDS Deputy Head, Global Strategy Programme

17 hours ago

Seaford House London, United Kingdom Serve Full time

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for a OF4 to serve as Deputy Head, Global Strategy Programme a FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 Feb 2026.

Unit Function:  The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) is the senior college of the UK Defence Academy delivering the UK Global Strategy Programme (GSP).

Position Role:  The Deputy Head, Global Strategy Programme will support the Head, in the design, development, and delivery of the 11-month Global Strategy Programme (GSP) at RCDS.  

Responsibilities:  

1. Focal point for Command & Staff Academic Provision contract: amendments, business cases; compliance; representation on Board to uphold interests. 
2. Monitor and manage risks associated with programme delivery, including travel, security, and contractual obligations. 
3. Engage with JTRA on governance.  Agree DSAT documentation, including EXVAL.  Secretary to Customer Executive Board (CEB) Working Group.  Manage feedback processes.
4. T&E advice for College programmes.  Actively manage Quality Improvement Action Plan.  Conduct first party DSAT audits and support external second party audits. 
5. Contribute to reviews of the GSP curriculum and delivery methods, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. 
6. Provide staff cover during shortages to ensure continuity of programme delivery, potentially including the design and delivery of national and international study tours.
7. Represent RCDS externally as directed.  There may also be an opportunity to conduct (international) benchmarking exercises against other institutions.
8. Devise and co-deliver bespoke Defence Higher Education Trainer (DHET) Training to new Senior Directing Staff (SDS).  Devise and deliver appropriate CPD for SDS and DS.   

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