Training Delivery Instructor (Communications Systems Maintenance)
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | PO14 1AS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10116787-42284 |
Summary
Full-time, 37.5 hours a week (Monday - Thursday) on a Term Time Only basis
HMS Collingwood
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
Help deliver the next generation of Royal Navy Weapons Engineers
Join Selborne - a £1bn, 12 year transformation programme - and play a direct role in getting better trained personnel to the front line faster. This role allows you to use your communications engineering expertise to shape real operational capability. You'll join a mission driven team shaping the future of Royal Navy training, using modern technology and simulation to prepare the next generation of operators.
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.
What you'll be doing
• Delivering hands‑on training in Royal Navy communications systems maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis
• Delivering high quality and engaging lessons up to degree/post graduate degree or equivalent level and deploys knowledge and experience across multiple areas.
• Teaching RF system principles on Phase 3 Weapons Engineering courses
• Using performance data to improve training delivery and learner outcomes
• Collaborating across the Weapons Engineering training team to deliver high‑quality instruction
• Meeting or exceeding KPIs/SLA standards across simulated and synthetic learning environments
What we're looking for:
Essential:
• Experience in communications systems, maintenance & fault diagnosis
• Foundation Degree in Engineering (FdEng) OR equivalent military/industry engineering qualification
Desirable:
• Level 3 teaching certificate or equivalent (will be enrolled on an internal training course if not held).
• Maintenance & fault finding on Military engineering communication systems or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Royal Navy Weapons Engineering departmental workings or equivalent experience.
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?
Financial: Up to £42,000 pro rata (£41,265 ) pension, life assurance
Lifestyle: Term‑time working, cycle-to-work, retail/health discounts, volunteer day
Family-friendly: 15 weeks paid maternity/adoption/parental leave, paternity leave
Onsite: Free parking, catering, gym, shops
Career: On-the-job qualifications, instructor training, pathways across Capita & the RN training enterprise
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
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Equal Opportunities
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