Army Support Manager to the Governor of Edniburgh Castle inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED FRI 11 APR 2025
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Work in a prestigious setting, The role is based in Edinburgh Castle, a historic and iconic landmark, providing a unique and inspiring work environment.
Engagement with high-profile individuals, The position involves hosting and interacting with VVIPs and influential figures, enhancing networking opportunities and professional relationships.
Diverse responsibilities, The job encompasses a wide range of tasks, from financial management to event coordination, providing a dynamic and engaging work experience.
Contribution to military representation, Supporting the Army in Scotland promotes national pride and camaraderie, allowing a sense of fulfillment in serving the community.
Career development opportunities, The role offers avenues for professional growth within the Ministry of Defence and exposure to various administrative and management functions.
Collaboration within a dedicated team, Work alongside a diverse group of professionals, fostering teamwork and camaraderie while supporting military and civilian staff.
Flexibility and work-life balance, While some out-of-hours work may be required, the role offers the potential for flexible scheduling, accommodating personal commitments.
Join Our Team as Army Support Manager to the Governor of Edinburgh Castle!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in your career? The Ministry of Defence offers a fantastic opportunity for an Army Support Manager at the historic Edinburgh Castle. This role is perfect for dynamic and organised individuals, particularly those with a background in care or support roles, who thrive in a busy environment and want to make a meaningful impact. As the supportive backbone of the Governor’s office, you’ll be pivotal in managing ceremonial events, ensuring smooth operations while coordinating activities of national significance, including the Royal Gun Salutes and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
In this role, you'll utilise your exceptional organisational and communication skills to manage finances, coordinate high-profile events, and ensure the safety and well-being of our dignitaries and guests. Your ability to build strong relationships with both Military and Civilian staff will help maintain the Army’s esteemed presence in Scotland. If you're a self-starter who is motivated by delivering excellence and wishes to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team, we want to hear from you! Join us in this rewarding role and take pride in supporting the ceremonial heart of Scotland’s military heritage.
Work in a prestigious setting, The role is based in Edinburgh Castle, a historic and iconic landmark, providing a unique and inspiring work environment.
Engagement with high-profile individuals, The position involves hosting and interacting with VVIPs and influential figures, enhancing networking opportunities and professional relationships.
Diverse responsibilities, The job encompasses a wide range of tasks, from financial management to event coordination, providing a dynamic and engaging work experience.
Contribution to military representation, Supporting the Army in Scotland promotes national pride and camaraderie, allowing a sense of fulfillment in serving the community.
Career development opportunities, The role offers avenues for professional growth within the Ministry of Defence and exposure to various administrative and management functions.
Collaboration within a dedicated team, Work alongside a diverse group of professionals, fostering teamwork and camaraderie while supporting military and civilian staff.
Flexibility and work-life balance, While some out-of-hours work may be required, the role offers the potential for flexible scheduling, accommodating personal commitments.
The Castle Edinburgh, EH1 2YT
Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.
The Governor (GofEC) is the ceremonial lead for the Army in Scotland with a remit to promote and maintain the Army’s profile at a senior level with a wide range of external organisations and senior influencers. The GofEC is a part-time Reservist officer, usually with other employment commitments, therefore the Personal Assistant provides important continuity of support.
The Brigade, as the enabling HQ, co-ordinates, resources and supports General Officer Scotland (GOS) in his engagement activities to the benefit of the Army in Scotland. In addition, and specific to Scotland, the Governor of Edinburgh Castle fulfils a ceremonial role for Edinburgh Castle, hosting and engaging VVIPs when required. Here at Headquarters 51 Brigade and Headquarters Scotland, we are an inclusive and dedicated team, working to provide excellent support to our Military and Civilian staff.
The successful candidate will support the Governor of Edinburgh Castle (SM to GofEC) and his outer office personnel and on occasion General Officer Scotland (GOS), also the Protocol Officer in delivery of Army strategic engagement in Scotland through the coordination of formal and ceremonial activities.
If you want to be a part of this and work within the Civil Service Operational Delivery Profession to enable the Army to achieve this, then read on.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to embark on a new adventure in their chosen career!
Job Description
The Support Manager manages all aspects of the outer office of the Governor of Edinburgh Castle (GofEC). They provide direct support to the Protocol Officer ensuring the delivery of State Ceremonial and Public Duty tasks including Royal Gun Salutes and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Duties And Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced, self-starting Executive Officer with excellent skills across the spectrum who enjoys a challenge to deliver vital support within a busy team. You will quickly build effective relationships with Civilian and Military staff and external stakeholders across our area of responsibility. Working confidently to provide trustworthy and dependable guidance and assistance. The role can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress.
We Are Looking For Someone With The Following Qualities:
Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. As such using data to aid understanding of our workforce is vital.
The Governor (GofEC) is the ceremonial lead for the Army in Scotland with a remit to promote and maintain the Army’s profile at a senior level with a wide range of external organisations and senior influencers. The GofEC is a part-time Reservist officer, usually with other employment commitments, therefore the Personal Assistant provides important continuity of support.
The Brigade, as the enabling HQ, co-ordinates, resources and supports General Officer Scotland (GOS) in his engagement activities to the benefit of the Army in Scotland. In addition, and specific to Scotland, the Governor of Edinburgh Castle fulfils a ceremonial role for Edinburgh Castle, hosting and engaging VVIPs when required. Here at Headquarters 51 Brigade and Headquarters Scotland, we are an inclusive and dedicated team, working to provide excellent support to our Military and Civilian staff.
The successful candidate will support the Governor of Edinburgh Castle (SM to GofEC) and his outer office personnel and on occasion General Officer Scotland (GOS), also the Protocol Officer in delivery of Army strategic engagement in Scotland through the coordination of formal and ceremonial activities.
If you want to be a part of this and work within the Civil Service Operational Delivery Profession to enable the Army to achieve this, then read on.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to embark on a new adventure in their chosen career!
Job Description
The Support Manager manages all aspects of the outer office of the Governor of Edinburgh Castle (GofEC). They provide direct support to the Protocol Officer ensuring the delivery of State Ceremonial and Public Duty tasks including Royal Gun Salutes and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Fund manager ensuring adherence to policy and effective management and successful inspection of the accounts.
- Electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) holder purchasing items outside of internal processes as required for events/tasks within delegated limits.
- Contracting Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) system user for purchasing internally.
- Lead on the generation of business cases for official hospitality and public funding for events.
- Lead on Royal Garden Party co-ordination for Army attendees.
- Area Custodian for Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) including generation of Risk Assessments and maintenance of the Risk Register.
- Inventory manager for the VVIP mess annex (Governors Quarter) including the management of high value items on loan from museums/institutions/individuals reviewing insurance and maintenance.
- Line Management responsibility for the Administrative Officer.
- As required generate, briefing packs, correspondence, travel itineraries, diary management, filing and event co-ordination often for VVIP level activities.
- During periods of leave/absence/post gapping be prepared to cover roles and tasks normally covered by the Protocol Officer, the Governors aide-de-camp (ADC) and the Administrative Officer (PA).
- Flexibility may be required in working pattern with occasional out of hours working whilst supporting events. This would be overtime or time owed in lieu.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Fund manager ensuring adherence to policy and effective management and successful inspection of the accounts.
- Electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) holder purchasing items outside of internal processes as required for events/tasks within delegated limits.
- Contracting Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) system user for purchasing internally.
- Lead on the generation of business cases for official hospitality and public funding for events.
- Lead on Royal Garden Party co-ordination for Army attendees.
- Area Custodian for Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) including generation of Risk Assessments and maintenance of the Risk Register.
- Inventory manager for the VVIP mess annex (Governors Quarter) including the management of high value items on loan from museums/institutions/individuals reviewing insurance and maintenance.
- Line Management responsibility for the Administrative Officer.
- As required generate, briefing packs, correspondence, travel itineraries, diary management, filing and event co-ordination often for VVIP level activities.
- During periods of leave/absence/post gapping be prepared to cover roles and tasks normally covered by the Protocol Officer, the Governors aide-de-camp (ADC) and the Administrative Officer (PA).
- Flexibility may be required in working pattern with occasional out of hours working whilst supporting events. This would be overtime or time owed in lieu.
We are looking for an experienced, self-starting Executive Officer with excellent skills across the spectrum who enjoys a challenge to deliver vital support within a busy team. You will quickly build effective relationships with Civilian and Military staff and external stakeholders across our area of responsibility. Working confidently to provide trustworthy and dependable guidance and assistance. The role can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress.
We Are Looking For Someone With The Following Qualities:
- Be self-motivated and highly organised.
- Have strong written and communications skills and an
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