Academic Trainer - Engineering
Capita plc
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Job summary
Capita plc is seeking an Academic Trainer – Engineering to mentor and train Royal Navy engineering personnel. The role focuses on delivering hands-on electrical engineering training and theory to adult learners, with emphasis on laboratory demonstrations and assessment integrity.
The position requires relevant engineering qualifications and teaching capability, offering access to a modern training environment and opportunities for professional development within Capita and its defence education
Qualifications
- Must hold Foundation Degree or HND/FdSc in Electrical Engineering or have proven teaching/practical experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Desirable: experience with Electrical Machines (DC/AC) and Three Phase AC systems.
- Desirable: classroom teaching in adult education, ideally with Level 4 teaching qualification.
- Desirable: Defence Systems Approach to Training or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Deliver training to groups of up to 24 trainees in Electrical engineering and related subjects (NVQ Level 4/5 and Level 2/3).
- Demonstrate practical electrical and machine concepts during lab sessions.
- Supervise trainee-led laboratory work aligned with module content.
- Administer and invigilate paper-based and online examinations.
- Mark and check-mark assessments to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain and update training materials with Training Design staff.
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Help get better trained war fighters to the front line faster - This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a lasting impact by mentoring the next generation of Royal Navy engineers-leveraging your career expertise without the need for prior teaching or military experience!
- Delivering training to groups of up to 24 trainees in: Electrical engineering and machine principles (NVQ Level 4/5) and Basic electronics and mathematics (Level 2/3)
- Demonstrating practical electrical and machine concepts during lab sessions
- Supervising trainee-led laboratory work aligned with module content
- Administering and invigilated both paper-based and online examinations
- Marking and check-marking assessments to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Maintaining and updating training materials with Training Design staff
- You will have at least a Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline), or an HND/FdSc in Electrical Engineering or proven teaching/practical experience in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in the theory and practical use of Electrical Machines (DC Motors/Generators, AC Motors/Generators) and Three Phase AC systems.
- Classroom experience in teaching technical subjects in an adult education environment, ideally with at least a Level 4 teaching qualification.
- Experience of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (or equivalent).
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
- Saraly up to £43,500 - pro rata £42,738.75 based on term time only
- 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 and shops accessible
- Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
- Ability to gain further qualifications
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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Company: Capita plc
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full‑time
Location: PO12 3BY
Working pattern: On‑site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 28 Oct 2026
Closing date: 27 Nov 2026
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.
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