Real Life Support Lead

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Warminster, Wiltshire

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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Real Life Support 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.

A key member of the Facilitation and Administration (F&A) Service team, the Real Life Support (RLS) Lead will lead the RLS service, which delivers assured, scalable RLS support solutions through early and continuous engagements during training exercise design and planning. This position is critical to the successful delivery of the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS), ensuring that collective training is delivered to meet the British Army’s needs.

The RLS Service supports exercises with the planning and co-ordination of real life support services to set up exercises in both UK and Overseas.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Training Support Branch responsible for leading the RLS team, forging links with the Training Delivery team, integrating with Military workforce, managing contract services, and ensuring that RLS solutions are appropriately co-ordinated and resourced.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the RLS Service and Team.
Oversee the planning, development and implementation of tailored exercise RLS 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 F&A Lead when required.
Collaborate with all stakeholders and contractors to ensure RLS delivers conditions to maximise training outcomes.
Oversee the design, integration, and implementation of RLS solutions across the programme, which includes, transportation and movement solutions (including Dangerous Air Cargo (DAC)), accommodation, catering, and compliant healthcare and medical support.
Supervise the design and implementation of the Med Plan to ensure medical provision, including emergency procedures and evacuation.
Direct liaison with F&A, Logistic Support and Security 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.
When required, forward deploy to overseas military training areas to supervise implementation of RLS services.
Any other duties required to develop and support the RLS 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 RLS Support Solutions for the British Army training.
Strong background in the design and delivery of critical RLS logistical and medical support solutions.
Deep understanding of management methodologies and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence at all levels of an organisation.
Plan, co-ordinate, and execute, the delivery of contracted RLS solutions to exercises.
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.
Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above).

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience with training both in the UK and overseas.
Familiarity with data-driven decision-making and digital transformation tools.
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, developing talent and delivering individual personal development.
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.
Familiarity or experience with JSP 800 and/or JSP 950.

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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.]

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

Typically has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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