Controlling Service Deputy & Safety Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Assist in the alignment of delivery of training activities with operational requirements, defence standards, and mission preparedness goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including command leadership, training instructors, and support teams.
• Ensure that appropriate site-specific health, safety, and environmental policies are in place and monitor compliance during training.
• Ensure that appropriate safety training is given to the training audience and all supporting personnel (both OMNIA and MOD) who will be present on the training estate and maintain a record of this.
• During exercise delivery, monitor compliance of all personnel with safety policies.
• Apply safety and environmental management procedures in accordance with relevant standards including JSP 375, JSP 822 and DSA 01.
• Ensure that Health and Safety Risks and Environmental Protection (HS&EP) risks are actively monitored.
• 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).
• Deliver 1st Party Assurance, both reviewing and verifying the efficiency and effectiveness of training delivery.
• Support Controlling Service Lead in the discharge of their responsibilities as required.
• Deputise for Controlling Service Lead when required.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in the application of safety policy and standards in a military context.
• Experience in military training, or operations management (6+ years preferred).
• Leadership experience within armed forces or defence organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate large-scale training deployments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across ranks and departments.
• Proficiency in training management systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligible for and willing to obtain relevant security clearances.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in the application of safety policy and standard on military training or operations.
• Experience leading joint force or multinational training initiatives.
• Professional certifications in leadership or instruction.
• Adaptable mindset with a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Recognised Health and Safety qualifications.

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for 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.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Community.

We welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses and partners.

We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Flexible Working
• 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme (3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period)
• Long Service Rewards with additional holidays
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Buying & Selling of Annual Leave
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Recognition for your work

CONTACT INFORMATION

To apply, please send your CV to sam.pollard@rheinmetall.com