Exams Officer/Part-time Administrator
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11,000 to £11,500 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | EX8 5AR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 10117125-42284 |
Summary
Part-time role, 18 hours a week on a term time only basis
12 month Fixed-term contract
Lympstone
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 - Your role as Administrator will be to provide administration support to the Apprenticeship Team for the Royal Navy.
Ideally hours will be Wednesday: 7 hours Thursday: 7 hours Friday: 4 hours but open for discussion
What you'll be doing
• Provide administrative support to the Apprenticeship Team, ensuring efficient and accurate workflow.
• Maintain learner records, documentation, and digital systems in line with ESFA and Ofsted requirements.
• Support the coordination of apprenticeship activities, including enrolments, tracking, reviews, and reporting.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, training sessions, and functional skills exams where required.
• Handle routine enquiries from learners, training staff, and stakeholders, offering timely and professional responses.
• Prepare and collate documents, spreadsheets, and reports to support programme delivery and compliance.
• Liaise with training instructors, assessors, and site teams to ensure information accuracy and consistency.
What we're looking for
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications
• Strong administrative experience
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital record systems
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• High standards of accuracy and confidentiality
Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications
• Have worked in an education, training, or compliance-focused environment
• Experience working in apprenticeships, military training, or education setting
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?
• Salary of £11,540 based on a a Full time salary of 24,044 (pro rata due to part time and TTO)
• 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.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
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.
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Equal Opportunities
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