Training Support Assistant

Training Support Assistant

Project Selborne is a Transformational Training programme with a strategic goal of modernising Royal Navy training to deliver "better trained sailors to the front line faster". As the Training Support Assistant you will be responsible for providing a variety of support functions to facilitate the delivery of training across a range of Weapons Engineering courses for the Royal Navy. (No previous experience in this area required) Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Training Delivery Instructors with setting up classroom spaces – making sure the practical training spaces have the right equipment, the equipment is serviceable, taking apart at the end of the lesson if required
• Ensuring learning spaces are set up in accordance with the training plan.
• Ensuring all training equipment is available, in place and serviceable.
• Facilitating the transfer of defective training equipment into the repair pipeline and organise the return of repaired equipment into the training pipeline.
• Act as Safety Number for a variety of practical lessons.
• Communicate and represent the needs of Weapons Engineering Training to the Training Delivery Team Leader.

What we're looking for:

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

• Good IT skills in particular Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work within a team as well as able to use own initiative
• Problem solving experience
• Able to lift equipment as and when required

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

• Desirable to come from an education background – but not essential
• Military experience would be desirable, but not essential
• Any experience within engineering would be desirable, but not essential

About Selborne:

Selborne is a wide scale, 12 year transformation of Royal Navy Training. The contract worth GBP 1 billion was awarded in December 2020 to a consortium led by Capita to deliver and modernise training for the RN. The consortia of partners known as Team Fisher includes Raytheon UK, Fujitsu and University of Lincoln together with 14 other UK-based suppliers.

Our 'one team' philosophy is about collaboration and openness, key to the success of this programme. We are looking for people with the talent and experience who can help shape better outcomes for our customers. We are using our expertise in digital transformation to review service design, modernise courses and deploy cutting edge technology to enhance courses including synthetic training (simulator) systems and data analytics. This programme is a shared endeavour working alongside the Royal Navy's Training Management Group (TMG) as a single integrated team. Together, we will address challenges and collectively improve outcomes for sailors and marines at scale across the naval enterprise – something we are proud to be part of over the coming years.

What's in it for you?

• A basic salary of up to £30,000 depending on skills and experience
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Full training will be given
• Free parking and excellent facilities onsite

Unlock Your Potential with Capita:

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities:

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

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Location:

Fareham, United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent