Accreditation Specialist
| Posting date: | 03 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | W2 6BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 10114787-42284 |
Summary
Accreditation Specialist
Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week - Fixed Term until March 2027
Home based with some travel
Salary up to 37,000 depending on skills & experience
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster - This role is part of the Training Transformation and Modernisation area of Selborne, which aims to improve Royal Navy training. The accreditation team works across five key units-Warfare, Weapons Engineering, Communication Information Systems, Defence Diving School, and Royal Naval Leadership Academy. They lead and manage accreditation requirements, actively driving change and ensuring the accreditation process is modern and suitable for Royal Navy personnel.
You will be required to provide overall Accreditation accountability for outcomes within your allocated Training Delivery Unit.
The role will be home based with the expectation of travel to the Portsmouth/Plymouth area every other week.
What you'll be doing
• Overseeing accreditation outcomes for your Training Delivery Unit.
• Following agile methodologies, including daily scrums and regular showcases.
• Attending project meetings and contribute innovative ideas for training transformation.
• Visiting Royal Navy sites to understand the training environment.
• Conducting research to find new or better civilian accreditation opportunities.
• Preparing documents outlining accreditation options for the Royal Navy.
• Working with awarding organisations to introduce or amend qualifications.
• Securing funding for new or improved courses and implement accreditation changes.
What we're looking for
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications
• A background in Education (Higher/Further Education, apprenticeships etc)
• A good understanding of learning outcomes and assessment criteria
• Good IT skills (MS Office)
• Willingness to travel to Portsmouth/Plymouth every few weeks
Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications
• Any experience or knowledge within the military would be highly desirable
• Engineering knowledge would be beneficial
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 up to £37,000
• 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.
• Exciting role that will make a different to training in the Royal Navy
• Flexible working
• Paid travel
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications
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Equal Opportunities
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