IT Support Specialist - Royal Navy Training

Capita plc; Stubbington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible benefits package

Extra leave purchase

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Capita plc is recruiting for a role at HMS Collingwood to train Royal Navy personnel in Information Systems and Naval Communications. The position leverages your IT background to deliver training programs and support modernization of course content.

No prior teaching experience is required as full training is provided. The role is full-time, on-site, and operates on a term-time basis (45 weeks per year) with pro rata annual leave and salary considerations.

Qualifications

• Strong IT knowledge and passion for technology.
• Background in IT Support, Networking or Systems Administration, or a relevant IT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Information Systems and Naval Communication and Information Systems training programmes.
• Implementing improvements to meet future training requirements.
• Acting as part of a course content review cell in support of the InVal process.
• Gaining and maintaining the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver training as directed.
• Providing Subject Matter Expertise input to the training design process as required by line management.

Skills

IT support

Networking

Systems administration

IT qualification

Job description

Love IT but fancy doing something a little different with your technical skills?

If you've worked in IT Support, Networking or Systems Administration, or have an IT qualification and a passion for technology, this could be an exciting opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

We're looking for someone with strong IT knowledge to help train the next generation of Royal Navy personnel at HMS Collingwood. No previous training or teaching experience required.

You'll use your knowledge of computer hardware, networking, servers and IT systems to help Royal Navy students develop the technical skills they need for their future careers. Full training and development available to help you grow into the role.

Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week - Term time only

HMS Collingwood

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

Company: Capita plc

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: PO15 7AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 12 Nov 2026

Closing date: 12 Dec 2026

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering primarily Information Systems and Naval Communication and Information Systems training programmes
• Implementing improvements to meet future training requirements.
• Acting as part of a course content review cell in support of the InVal process.
• Gaining and maintaining the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver training as directed
• Providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) input to the training design process as required by line management.

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for IT and Information Systems
• A background in IT Support, Networking, Systems Administration or a relevant IT qualification.

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?

• Offering a competitive salary of up to £40,000- (pro rata based on 45 working weeks)
• 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.
• Teaching cutting edge IT systems that are used by the Royal Navy and Ministry of Defence
• Free onsite, secure parking, canteen and shop facilities onsite
• Good training and development on offer
• Joining an existing, supportive team environment

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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