Collective Training & Exercise Delivery SME

QinetiQ Limited; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defence technology firm is seeking a highly skilled individual to integrate modern Combat Air capabilities within complex environments. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in tactical air operations and military integration methodologies. A strong background in delivering training scenarios and planning exercises is essential, along with exceptional communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance, generous leave schemes, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Company Share Incentive Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Annual profit related pay

Death in service benefit

Pension contributions

Business travel insurance

Funded role-specific training

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle company car scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience in Combat Air or Air C2.
• Previous involvement in NATO or US military planning.
• Skills in effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Integrate multi-domain capabilities in a contested environment.
• Deliver exercises with Large Force Elements.
• Embrace the company’s work ethic.

Skills

Tactical & operational level understanding

Design and delivery of training scenarios

Composite Air Operation planning

Knowledge of UK military planning

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Relevant CT experience

Military Air integration planning methodology

Job description

Overview

Due to the continued success and growth of Inzpire as the UK White Force provider of choice, we are seeking an exceptional individual with knowledge and expertise in the employment and integration of modern Combat Air (CA), ground and Air C2 and other supporting Force Element (FE) capabilities in a complex, degraded, and challenging Collective Training (CT) environment.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable tactical & operational level understanding of how CA, Air C2, and other FE capabilities integrate in a Contested, Degraded & Operationally challenging Environment (CDOE).
• Knowledge and experience to design, storyboard, develop, test, and deliver challenging, tactically relevant training CDOE scenarios that satisfy customer desired learning objectives.
• In depth experience in the application and implementation of the Plan, Brief, Execute and Debrief cycle.
• Composite Air Operation (COMAO) planning experience either in a single Service or Joint Force domain.
• Working level knowledge of the integrated planning process / processes adopted by UK Force Elements.
• Working level knowledge of Risk, Assumption Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) with a commensurate ability to evaluate and articulate these with recommendations to stakeholders.

Desired Profile

The Successful Individual Will

• Have expertise in the integration of multi‑domain capabilities within a contested environment.
• Have recent experience in delivering or operating with Large Force Element exercises.
• Be able to demonstrate evidence to support the following requisite skills and traits:

Essential Qualifications

• Extensive, relevant CT experience, in the live or synthetic environment, preferably from a Combat Air or Air C2 background.
• Previous knowledge of UK, NATO or US military Air integration planning methodology.
• Possess exceptional communication skills.
• Be willing to embrace the Inzpire work ethic of loyalty, flexibility and consistently delivering beyond our customer's expectations.

Highly Desirable

• QWI (or equivalent), NATO / US military exchange, EWI or other Air instructor qualifications.
• Hands‑on Air or Joint Force exercise planning and delivery.
• Experience working with 4th and 5th generation CA platforms.
• Experience working with international partner nations.
• Experience working within the MOD Whole Force construct to ensure effective project delivery.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

About Inzpire

Inzpire is a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that designs, develops and delivers some of the world’s most advanced defence‑related training, products and services. We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex‑Forces in Business Awards 2023 and also honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next‑generation GECO military mission planning system. We have also been listed on several occasions as one of the “100 Best Large Companies to Work For” in the UK and Midlands, and have achieved “Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation” and a “world‑class” rating for our employee engagement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.

Benefits

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• Company Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Generous death in service (£100k).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Funded role‑specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.