Collective Training Planner

Plan, coordinate and optimise training activity that supports operational readiness across a major national programme. As a Collective Training Planner, you'll analyse requirements, balance competing demands and develop practical, data-driven training plans. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll help ensure resources are used effectively, risks are managed and training objectives are successfully achieved.

Job title:

Collective Training Planner

Job Description:

Permanent role - 37.5 hours a week
Hybrid role with 2 or 3 days a week in Warminster
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at BPSS level.

Develop and optimise training schedules to meet readiness and operational requirements.

Support the delivery and maintenance of the Force Preparation Schedule (FPS).

Analyse training demands, resource availability and constraints to inform planning decisions.

Work closely with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and balance competing priorities.

Assess planning options and recommend the most effective solutions.

Use scheduling and modelling tools to test, refine and improve plans.

Monitor delivery, identify risks and adapt schedules to meet changing requirements.

Produce reports and briefings, drive continuous improvement and provide cover for the Scheduling Lead when required.

• Demonstrable experience in scheduling, planning, or resource management within a complex, data-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, interpret, and utilise data to inform decision-making and optimise scheduling processes.
• Proficiency in using scheduling and modelling tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with experience in adapting plans to address emerging issues, changes in demand, or shifting priorities.

• Previous experience in a military, defence, or collective training environment.
• Knowledge of Army operational priorities, readiness frameworks, or force preparation processes.

The OMNIA® Training consortium brings together five leading UK defence training organisations:
Capita, Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Cervus and Skyral. As the British Army’s Strategic Training Partner (STP), OMNIA has a clear mission: to transform collective training over the next 15 years and deliver world-class training for the British Army. Working with the Land Warfare Centre (LWC), OMNIA will schedule, plan, design, deliver and assure collective training across the Army’s Collective Training System (ACTS), while also delivering the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP).

This generational opportunity will enable more relevant, challenging and safe training, helping the British Army to fight and win. Central to this mission is the ability to set and measure training performance against requirements, assure operational readiness, and capture associated training and safety risks.

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks — all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the British Army
• Flexible…