Capita plc • PO14 1AS
About this role
Full-time, 37.5 hours a week - 45 weeks term time only
HMS Collingwood
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
Still want to make an impact in the Royal Navy-just without the deployments?
Join Capita and help shape the next generation of sailors by delivering modern, high quality Communications training to today's Royal Navy trainees.
This role is ideal for ex service CIS personnel or experienced defence trainers who enjoy developing others and want to remain close to the operational communications environment without returning to sea or field deployments.
Deliver high quality training on the MMR PRC 163/167 and BOWMAN communication systems to Royal Navy personnel. Instructors will support initial and continuation training, ensuring learners are operationally competent, confident, and compliant with current doctrine and procedures. The role includes classroom delivery, practical instruction, and contribution to continuous improvement of training material.
What you'll be doing
You'll be delivering Communications systems training to Royal Navy trainee's on Phase 2 and Phase 3 Weapons Engineering courses, helping shape capable, confident war fighters ready for the fleet.
You will
- Deliver classroom and practical training on MMR (PRC‑163/167) radio systems
- Deliver BOWMAN operator and systems training
- Prepare and maintain lesson plans, training aids, and practical scenarios
- Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback
- Ensure training aligns with RN standards, safety, and assurance requirements
- Support course reviews and continuous improvement activity
- Represent Capita professionally within a military training environment
What we're looking for
Essential
- Practical experience with military tactical communications systems
- Experience with MMR PRC‑163 / PRC‑167
- Hands‑on knowledge of BOWMAN (operator or instructor level)
Desirable
- Experience instructing, training, or mentoring adults
- Royal Navy, Army, or Joint CIS background
- Previous defence contractor or training provider experience
- Strong preparation and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate confidently in a military environment
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 £35,000 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
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
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Equal Opportunities
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