Facilitation and Administration Service Lead

Facilitation and Administration Service Lead

Be at the forefront of transforming British Army training.

About us:
At OMNIA® Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations under one powerful mission: to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world.

OMNIA are redefining the British Army’s collective training. 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 is at the heart of the UK’s bold Land Industrial Strategy.

The role:
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’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

You’ll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training Support Branch and functionally through the Raytheon UK Engineering Management team. Ultimately, you’ll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training.

The Facilitation and Administration (F&A) Lead will lead the F&A team within the OMNIA Training Organisation. This position is critical to the successful delivery of the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP), ensuring that collective training is delivered to meet the British Army’s needs.

The F&A Service supports exercise planning and execution, manages the use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, co-ordinates logistic and real life support services to set up exercises in locations both UK and Overseas.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Training Support Branch responsible for building the F&A team, forging links with the Training Delivery team, integrating with Military workforce, managing change, and ensuring that training solutions are appropriately co-ordinated and resourced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Facilitation and Administration Service Team
• Oversee the planning, development and implementation of tailored exercise support solutions for Collective Training Events.
• Ensuring the processes that support the design and delivery of collective training are in place and updated to reflect changes in the Force Preparation Schedule.
• Deputise for Head Training Support when required.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure training support is aligned to the current operational environment, the pacing threat and current British Army Doctrine.
• Oversee the design, integration, and implementation of training support solutions across the programme.
• Direct liaison with Logistic Support and Real Life Support providers both within Omnia Training and across the wider army and industry
• Ensure governance, risk management, and compliance standards are met throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Build and lead cross-functional team, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, and outcomes to Training Support leadership.
• Any other duties required to develop and support the F&A Service.

Who we are looking for:

We’re after individuals who want to serve. You’ll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to ‘get things done’.  You’ll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won’t let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you’ll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won’t necessarily have a military background, but you’ll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in designing Collective Training Exercise Support Solutions for the British Army training.
• Strong background in Log IS and technical support solutions.
• Deep understanding of management methodologies and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience in programme governance, risk management, and benefits realisation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, a passion for quality and be able to plan and multitask.
• Adopt a flexible approach to the role, adapt to evolving priorities.
• Experience working in or with public sector or defence-related programmes.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience with training both in the UK and overseas.
• Familiarity with data-driven decision-making and digital transformation tools.
• Knowledge and practical experience of UK Ministry of Defence procedures and policies.
• Ability to foster innovation and drive cultural change within large organisations.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and third-party delivery partners.

What we offer:

• Be Part of a Groundbreaking Mission
  Join the UK’s most advanced defence training alliance, where industry experts converge to push boundaries and deliver excellence.
• A Culture Built on Collaboration
  Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results.
• Team dynamics
  You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission.   
• Work Across Borders, United in Purpose
  Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains.
• Drive Innovation
  Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set.
• Shape the Future
  Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence.
• Career Growth & Benefits
  Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.

OMNIA® Training and its partners are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities — what matters is your passion, your expertise, and your dedication to the mission.

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