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Collaboration Effectiveness Manager

Location: Warminster (Hybrid)
Clearance: SC Eligible

Be at the forefront of transforming British Army training.

About the Programme

This is a major, future‑facing defence training transformation programme designed to modernise and elevate the British Army's collective training capability. The work is high‑impact, fast‑paced, and mission‑driven-uniting experts across multiple organisations to deliver world‑class training solutions for the soldiers who protect the nation.

This programme is backed by some of the UK's most innovative defence training organisations and forms a core element of the UK's Land Industrial Strategy.

The Role

This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to shape the future of military training.

As the Collaboration Effectiveness Manager, you will be central to ensuring seamless integration between industry partners and British Army stakeholders. You will champion effective communication, shared purpose, and high‑performance collaboration across a diverse, multi‑organisation environment.

You'll work within a matrix structure, operating collaboratively across teams while supporting the Army's vision for transformational collective training.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Collaboration Leadership

Develop and embed frameworks that strengthen cross‑organisational collaboration.
Facilitate joint planning, aligned decision‑making, and collaborative problem‑solving to support collective training objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a trusted liaison between programme teams and Army leadership.
Build strong relationships to promote transparency, shared ownership, and continuous improvement.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Establish and track collaboration KPIs, including communication quality, decision‑making effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Deliver meaningful insights and reports to senior leaders across industry and the Army.

Process & Tool Optimisation

Identify and implement digital collaboration tools and platforms.
Standardise processes for knowledge sharing, feedback, issue resolution, and joint working.

Training & Capability Building

Design and deliver collaboration training and capability‑building sessions.
Promote best practice in agile working, co‑creation, and integrated delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in programme or cultural change management within defence, government, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, capable of aligning diverse stakeholder groups.
Strong understanding of collaboration tools, platforms, and data‑driven decision-making.
Experience working within or alongside military organisations is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Desirable Qualifications

Training or certification in collaboration frameworks.
Background in organisational psychology, systems thinking, or related disciplines.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals with a mission mindset-people who are driven by purpose, service, and impact.
You'll thrive in environments where collaboration and adaptability are key. You'll challenge bureaucracy, push for continuous improvement, and share lessons openly. You don't need a military background, but you must understand what it means to put the mission first