Physical Training Instructor/Assessor

Capita; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday (rising to 27)

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing discounts

Volunteering day

Inclusive employee networks

Job summary

Capita Recruiting Partnering Project is hiring a Physical Training Instructor/Assessor to guide candidates through a structured assessment journey at the Army Assessment Centre in Glencorse. You will lead physical and psychometric assessments with precision, using marking criteria to ensure fairness and consistency.

The role requires coaching, safety-focused training, and delivering wellbeing guidance, with a full UK driving licence, First Aid, and Army career awareness assets.

Qualifications

• Experience briefing, delivering and scoring assessments under test conditions.
• Ability to support candidates with clear guidance and encouragement.
• Ability to coach physical activities safely and effectively.
• Ability to promote wellbeing with fitness, nutrition and lifestyle advice.
• Willingness to maintain professional development and train new team members.

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

Confident instructor

Skilled coach

First Aid trained

Full UK Driving Licence

Familiarity with Army Careers

Coaching physical activities safely

Education

CVQ Level 2 Physical Training qualification

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
• CVQ Level 2 Physical Training qualification (with support to maintain CPD)
• Confident instructor and skilled coach
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• 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

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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