Training Delivery Instructor (Navigation Systems)
| Company: | Capita plc |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £41,265 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PO14 1AS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Shaping the Future of the Royal Navy. Training the Best to Defend the Fleet.
Join Project Selborne, a landmark programme transforming Royal Navy training to deliver better-trained sailors to the frontline faster. As part of Capita's team at HMS Collingwood and other naval establishments across the UK, you'll play a vital role in delivering Navigational, Positional Data and basic Engineering training to Royal Navy personnel undertaking their Phase 3 career courses. Through a blend of hands-on instruction, digital learning solutions, and modern training methods, you'll help develop the skills sailors need to succeed in today's operational environment.
Full time 37.5 hours a week (Term-time only - 45 weeks)
HMS Collingwood
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
What you'll be doing
• Deliver Hands-On Technical Instruction: Teach practical and theoretical engineering modules covering navigational, radar, gyroscopic, and positional data systems, as well as foundational electro-mechanical principles.
• Shape & Modernise Learning: Adopt modern instructional methods and digital learning technologies (simulation, smart classroom tools, and blended learning) to keep technical courses dynamic, relevant, and engaging.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Actively review and refine course modules, using student feedback and performance data to improve instructional delivery and pass rates.
• Collaborate Across High-Performing Teams: Work alongside experienced instructors, military personnel, and civilian engineering specialists in a supportive, safety-conscious, and professional technical environment.
• Build Strong Stakeholder Confidence: Maintain professional working relationships with military and industry partners, acting as a trusted subject-matter mentor to students embarking on their technical careers.
What we're looking for
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications
• Solid Technical or Engineering Background: Practical experience maintaining, testing, or fault-finding on complex electro-mechanical, sensory, or data-driven systems. (This includes backgrounds in Marine Engineering, Avionics/Aerospace, Radar/Telecommunications, Commercial Maritime, Control Systems, or High-Reliability Technical Maintenance).
• Passion for Knowledge Sharing: A genuine interest in mentoring, coaching, or teaching others. Prior formal instructional experience is welcome, but a desire to transfer your practical technical skills to the next generation is essential
What Gives You an Advantage (Desirable - Not Essential)
• Teaching / Training Qualifications: Holding a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS) or equivalent.
• (Not held? No problem. If you bring the right technical experience and aptitude, we will fully fund and support you through your Level 3 teaching qualification and supervisory care certifications).
• Domain Experience: Prior experience within Defence, the Armed Forces (specifically Naval Weapon Engineering / Sensors), or commercial maritime and aviation operations.
• Familiarity with Regulated Safety Environments: Experience working within safety-critical engineering maintenance environments (e.g., MoD, aviation standards, rail, or offshore maritime).
About Selborne
Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher - including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting-edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It's a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita
What's in it for you?
• A salary of £41,265 based on full time equivalent of £42,000
• 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.
• Access to onsite gym
• Onsite, secure parking
• Catering facilities and shops accessible
• Full instructor training is provided, with ongoing development available.
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Make a Real Difference - Your work will directly support the operational capability of the Royal Navy.
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Be Part of Transformation - Help shape the future of technical training using modern tools, technology, and learning techniques.
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Learn and Grow - Benefit from long-term career opportunities, professional development, and a collaborative team environment.
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Work with Purpose - Join a team whose expertise helps prepare sailors for success, wherever their duties take them.
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Be part of a programme that's modernising military training and making a real impact on national defence.
This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata'd and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.
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. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose
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Equal Opportunities
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For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
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