Controlling Service Deputy & Safety Manager

Job description

At OMNIA Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations into a single consortium to delivery one powerful mission: to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world. OMNIA Training will redefine the British Army’s collective training, standing up as the Army’s Strategic Training Partner. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK.

We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you. OMNIA Training is primed by Raytheon UK, but all five partners (Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Capita, Skyral and Cervus) are key to delivering the scope of the contract. Supporting innovation, Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) is entrusted with the trialling and acceptance of new products into the Army training system. This is more than a job — it’s a mission.

You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA Training’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

The Role

The Role is the Controlling Service Deputy & Safety Manager, which is responsible for ensuring the safe and successful delivery of the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) Controlling service.

Reporting

This position reports directly to the Controlling Service Lead.

Job Description

As the Controlling Service Deputy and Safety Manager, you will deputise for the Controlling Service Lead and lead the safety aspect of the Omnia Training delivery. You will help lead multiple deployable teams of engineers and work closely with Exercise Control (EXCON) during exercise delivery. Ensuring that training exercises worldwide are compliant with military standards, delivered safely and effectively. You will recommend adjustments (supported by data) to the plan and exercise resources, dynamically accounting for training audience performance and other factors to ensure that training objectives are met.

As Safety Manager you will lead the safety aspect of the OMNIA Training delivery. You will apply safety and environmental management procedures in accordance with relevant policies, and coordinate emergency response capabilities should they be required, for example controlling routes for emergency response and supporting the Authority with exercise control (trainees and exercise staff). You will deputise for the Controlling Service Lead when required and help drive innovation in the wider Collective Training Transformation Programme and ensure our training capabilities deliver world-class readiness for the British Army both at home and on overseas operations.