Confined Space Instructor/Safety Officer

Capita; Tipner; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Catering facilities onsite

Gym on site

Shops onsite

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Capita, Selborne, Portsmouth, is recruiting for a Confined Space Instructor/Safety Officer to train and assess learners for City & Guilds Confined Space qualifications while supporting Royal Navy firefighting training.

This full-time role (40 hours) requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance at SC level, based in Whale Island, Portsmouth with onsite facilities and benefits. Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in confined spaces, ideally marine environment.
• Able to work in confined spaces and wear breathing apparatus.
• Defence Instructional Techniques or recognised equivalent.
• Assessors qualification such as TAQA (Teaching Assessment Quality Assurance IOSH Working Safely or equivalent)
• Experience teaching confined space rescue and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Confined Space training meeting Royal Navy, Capita and City & Guilds requirements.
• Instruct, coach and assess learners toward City & Guilds Confined Space qualifications.
• Prepare and maintain training environments and equipment for safe delivery.
• Collaborate with Royal Navy/MoD colleagues to support a professional learning environment.

Skills

Experience in confined spaces

Breathing apparatus use

Safety training

Education

TAQA / Assessor qualification

Job description

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster. Looking for a role that combines instructing with hands‑on safety responsibility? As a Confined Space Instructor / Safety Officer, you’ll train and assess learners in essential confined space skills while also playing a key role in supporting the safe delivery of Royal Navy firefighting training. It’s a varied role where your practical experience, safety knowledge and ability to engage with people can make a real difference.

Full‑time role – 40 hours a week. Whale 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

Confined Space Instructor

• Deliver high-quality Confined Space training, ensuring delivery meets Royal Navy, Capita and City & Guilds requirements.
• Instruct, coach and assess learners working towards recognised City & Guilds Confined Space qualifications and other relevant training programmes.
• Prepare and maintain the training environment, facilities and equipment, ensuring everything is ready and safe for training delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Royal Navy/MoD colleagues and the wider training team to support an effective, professional and engaging learning environment.

Safety Officer – Firefighting Training

• Act as a Safety Officer supporting Royal Navy firefighting training, helping ensure training activities are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant SHE policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Support the management of health and safety across the training environment, including implementing control measures, reporting incidents and identifying or escalating safety concerns and training needs.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of working in confined spaces – ideally within a marine environment
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and wearing breathing apparatus
• Defence Instructional Techniques or recognised equivalent
• Assessors qualification such as TAQA (Teaching Assessment Quality Assurance IOSH Working Safely or equivalent)
• Experience of teaching confined space rescue and recovery

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 up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 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
• Further qualifications can be gained

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 [e-mail] or call 07784 237318. For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.

Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent