Inzpire - White Force & Collective Training Subject Matter Expert in Coningsby

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver 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. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world‑class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next‑generation GECO military mission planning system.

Inzpire provides White Force (WF) and Exercise Control services to OC Qualified Weapons Instructor Course (QWIC) at 29 Squadron RAF Coningsby. The Inzpire WF team assist in the delivery of specific phases of the UK Typhoon QWIC including the Plan, Brief, Execution and Debrief (PBED) of the Air CT exercise, Ex STORM WARRIOR.

Operating within a small team of Combat Air (CA) and Air C2 SMEs, the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• During the exercise planning phase on 29 Sqn, ensuring the delivery of the exercise scenario design, production of appropriate supporting Operational Staff Work, delivery of any required pre‑exercise briefs to key stakeholders and other tasks as agreed with OC QWIC.
• Consulting with OC QWIC to develop, refine and improve 29 Sqn exercise processes and policies.
• During the exercise execution phase, carry out Exercise Control duties (Exercise Coordination Officer, Red Air Coordinator etc) to ensure QWIC desired learning objectives are met.

Inzpire is looking for Combat Air (CA) or Air C2 SMEs with the following experience / skillsets:

• Experience / knowledge of the UK Air CT exercise PBED cycle;
• Confident presenter capable of briefing complex subjects to a large audience;
• Extensive, relevant CT experience, in the live or synthetic environment, preferably from a CA or Air C2 background;
• Previous knowledge of UK, NATO, or US military Air integration planning methodology;
• Be willing to embrace the Inzpire work ethic of loyalty, flexibility, and consistently delivering beyond our customer’s expectations;
• Hold or have previously held appropriate security clearances.

• UK QWI (or equivalent), NATO / US military exchange, EWI, or other Air instructor qualifications;
• Firsthand Air or Joint Force exercise planning and delivery.
• Experience working with 4th and 5th Gen 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.

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high‑performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award‑winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

Benefits: 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days.