GFA Manager
// Role Summary
Rheinmetall Electronics UK is seeking a GFA Manager to oversee the end-to-end management of Government Furnished Equipment and company assets for the OMNIA Training programme, ensuring compliance with MOD standards and effective asset governance.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage Government Furnished Assets (GFA) and company assets for the OMNIA Training programme.
- Ensure compliance with MOD standards, DEF STAN 099 and DEFCON 694.
- Oversee GFA delivery, receipt, inspection, acceptance, rejection, and return processes.
- Develop company procedures for GFA handling, loss, status, and disposal reporting.
- Collaborate with stakeholders for accurate asset tracking and accountability.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK), as part of the OMNIA Training consortium, is seeking a dedicated Government Furnished Asset (GFA) Manager. This pivotal role is responsible for the comprehensive management of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and company assets across the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) programme. You will play a fundamental role in enabling the success of the OMNIA Training mission, ensuring that all GFA issued to REUK is managed appropriately and in line with Defence standards.
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Maintain and update the Rheinmetall Public Stores Account (PSA) in accordance with DEF STAN 099 and DEFCON 694.
- Oversee the delivery, receipt, inspection, acceptance, rejection and return of GFA using MOD Forms (e.g. 650, 651, 750).
- Produce company procedures and processes for handling GFA, including managing loss, status and disposal reporting.
- Collaborate with the Omnia GFA Lead, Site Custodians, customer representatives and supply chain partners to ensure accurate asset tracking and accountability.
- Provide input into obsolescence management activities.
- Work with the Export Manager to ensure compliance with export control regulations.
- Work with the commercial and subcontract managers to ensure compliance with IP governance requirements.
- Oversee asset audits and reporting.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in asset management.
- In-depth understanding of MOD GFA DEFCON and DEFSTANs.
- Experience of managing a Public Stores Account and MOD documentation.
- Proficiency in using asset management tools.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Highly organised with strong problem-solving and correction abilities.
What We Offer You
REUK is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We offer numerous opportunities for career growth within our expanding business. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively support the Armed Forces Community, welcoming applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses and partners.
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service).
- Flexible Working options.
- 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme.
- BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (post-probation).
- Long Service Rewards with additional holidays.
- Enhanced Employer Pension contributions (6.8%).
- Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., Cycle to Work).
- Excellent Training Opportunities.
- Recommend a friend scheme.
- Buying & Selling of Annual Leave.
- Staff social events throughout the year.
- Recognition for your work.