Physical Training Instructor/Assessor

Capita plc; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 27,500 GBP

23 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work

Enhanced family leave

Discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Capita Recruiting Partnering Project in the UK is seeking a Physical Training Instructor/Assessor to guide candidates through a structured assessment journey at the Army Assessment Centre in Glencorse. This hands-on role delivers and scores assessments under test conditions, maintaining fairness and accuracy while supporting candidates.

You’ll work 37.5 hours onsite, with one overnight chaperone, one on-call duty per week, and one weekend per month.

Qualifications

• CVQ Level 2 Physical Training qualification (with support to maintain CPD)
• Confident instructor and skilled coach
• Strong commitment to delivering excellent candidate experience
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

• Briefing, delivering and scoring assessments under test conditions
• Supporting candidates with clear guidance and encouragement
• Coaching physical activities safely and effectively
• Promoting wellbeing through advice on fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle
• Maintaining your professional development and helping train new team members

Skills

CVQ Level 2 Physical Training

Confident instructor

Skilled coach

UK Driving Licence

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting others to reach their full potential?

We're looking for a dedicated Physical Training Instructor/Assessor to play a pivotal role in guiding candidates through a structured and supportive assessment journey.

In this hands-on role, you'll create a calm, fair, and welcoming environment where candidates can perform at their best. You'll lead both physical and psychometric assessments with professionalism and accuracy, applying detailed marking criteria to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and consistently.

Working 37.5 hours per week onsite at the Army Assessment Centre in Glencorse.

Includes one overnight chaperone and 'on call' duty per week. Required to work one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday).

What you'll be doing:

• Briefing, delivering and scoring assessments under test conditions
• Supporting candidates with clear guidance and encouragement
• Coaching physical activities safely and effectively
• Promoting wellbeing through advice on fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle
• Maintaining your professional development and helping train new team members

Essential qualifications/skills/experience

• CVQ Level 2 Physical Training qualification (with support to maintain CPD)
• Confident instructor and skilled coach
• Strong commitment to delivering excellent candidate experience
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Desirable qualifications/skills/experience

• First Aid trained
• Familiarity with Army Careers, would be an advantage

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP):

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information;

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What's in it for you:

• Offering a salary of 27,500
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
• Pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced family leave
• Lifestyle perks including retail, travel, and wellbeing discounts
• Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks
• Joining an existing, supportive team

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Equal Opportunities

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 [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [e-mail]