Training Support Administrator

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster.

Looking for an administration role that’s a little different from the norm? Join our team supporting the Defence Diving School, where you’ll play an important part in keeping training running smoothly. From supporting students and instructors to coordinating course administration, travel, exams and training records, you’ll be at the heart of a busy and varied training environment.

Job title:

Training Support Administrator

Job Description:

🕒 Full-time role – 37.5hours a week
📍 Defence Diving School – Horsea Island – Portsmouth

🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

 

What you’ll be doing

• Provide a friendly and helpful point of contact for students, trainers and visitors to the Defence Diving School (DDS).
• Support the administration of training courses, including maintaining accurate student and course records.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for students attending external training modules.
• Support the administration of exams, including preparing materials, issuing assessments and updating records once completed.
• Process course feedback, training results and successful course completions on the relevant systems.
• Provide general office and team administration, including managing correspondence, stationery and supporting colleagues to maintain a consistent service.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Previous experience in an Administration/Coordination role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel and experience of using databases

Desirable:

• Experience within the military would be an advantage
• Knowledge of database such as, JPA and TAFMIS, would be an advantage but not essential

 

 

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 £25,155pa
• 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

 

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. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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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

Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 07784 237318.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.

For general queries, email [email protected].

Location:

Portsmouth

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent