Military Service Check Administrator
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 to £24,043 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | SN9 6BE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10115032-42284 |
Summary
Recruiting tomorrow's Army today. Be the best to support the best!
As a Military Service Check Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the verification process for candidates who have previously served in the Armed Forces. This is a vital position ensuring accurate checks and smooth progression for applicants rejoining the Army.
You will join an established team and contribute to maintaining high standards of compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the recruitment process.
What you'll be doing:
• Reviewing applications from individuals with prior military service, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
• Checking information across multiple platforms, including JPA (Joint Personnel Administration) and other verification systems
• Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal Capita teams and senior military personnel such as Captains and Majors
• Handling queries confidently and professionally, often in challenging situations
• Maintaining accurate records and updating systems, including Excel spreadsheets
• Supporting continuous improvement by sharing ideas and identifying process enhancements.
What we're looking for:
Essential
• IT literate, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to navigate complex systems
• Attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilient under pressure and committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to contribute to process improvements.
Desirable
• Experience with JPA or similar platforms
• Knowledge of military policies or prior service experience
• Competent in using Excel formulas for data analysis and reporting
About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP):
At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.
Please visit the below link for further information;
Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita
What's in it for you?
• Offering a salary of £24,043.50
• 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
• Auto-enrolment to our company 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
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.
For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
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