Army Collective Training Scheduler

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Are you ready to play a pivotal role in preparing the British Army for tomorrow’s challenges? As a Scheduler, you’ll be at the heart of strategic planning, analysing complex requirements and dependencies to craft optimised Force Preparation Schedules (FPS) that directly support Army-wide priorities. This is more than just scheduling — it’s about enabling mission success through precision, foresight, and tactical coordination. If you thrive on logic, love solving strategic puzzles, and want to make a real difference in military readiness, this is your opportunity to lead from behind the scenes. Job Description: What you’ll be doing Smart Scheduling with Data: Use training data, resource availability, and operational needs to build accurate and reliable schedules. You’ll make sure the data behind our decisions is always up-to-date and trustworthy. Finding the Best Options: Develop tools and methods to compare different ways of delivering training. You’ll assess each option’s risks and benefits, helping choose the most effective path forward. Using Advanced Tools: Work with specialist scheduling software (like CTEMS+ and GFS) to test and improve training plans. You’ll manage the links between units, events, and resources to keep everything running smoothly. Working with Stakeholders: Partner with teams across the Army to share insights and support decision-making. You’ll turn complex analysis into clear reports and visuals that help leaders make informed choices. Improving How We Work: After each training cycle, review what worked and what didn’t. You’ll help refine our processes and introduce new, data-driven ways to plan and deliver training more effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Smart Scheduling with Data
  • Finding the Best Options
  • Using Advanced Tools
  • Working with Stakeholders
  • Improving How We Work

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in a data-focused role such as Data Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or a similar field.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a proven ability to collect, interpret, and utilise complex data to solve real-world problems.
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced skills in Excel for data manipulation and analysis.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with scheduling optimisation, statistical optimisation, simulation modelling, or machine learning techniques.
  • Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and database query languages (e.g., SQL).
  • An interest in developing skills across data architecture, data design, data management, software development, and UI/UX development.
  • Previous experience in a military, defence, or other large-scale logistics and planning environment.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Work on high‑impact, high‑complexity scheduling and optimisation challenges tied to UK national security outcomes
  • Develop your capability in data modelling, optimisation, and AI‑enabled analytics in a programme environment designed for growth and progression.
  • Be part of a team that values strong thinking, evidence‑based decisions, and continuous improvement.
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