Training Support Administrator

Capita plc; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transformation firm is looking for an Engineer Training School Administrator in Plymouth. This full-time role involves delivering training support by managing student enrollments, course administration, and ensuring compliance with training policies. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, previous administration experience, and an understanding of training processes, particularly in military contexts. The position offers a salary of £24,043.50 along with flexible benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Salary of £24,043.50

Flexible benefits including extra leave purchasing

Onsite secure parking

Catering facilities, gym, and shops onsite

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
• Previous experience in an administration role is required.
• Previous experience within training or the military would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Enroll students on courses and manage name changes and cancellations.
• Ensure all course attendees receive joining instructions.
• Provide course managers with attendee lists.
• Process all course enquiries and swap/remove students from courses.
• Control production, scanning, archiving and destruction of student exam papers.
• Manage conference room bookings as required.
• Produce completion certificates for successful students.
• Support practical assessments.

Skills

IT Skills - competent with Microsoft Office applications

Good written and verbal communication skills

Previous experience in an administration role

Ability to work unsupervised with limited direction

Previous experience within training or the military

Job description

Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week

Plymouth

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

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster. The Engineer Training School Administrator will deliver training support by providing training documentation and validation aids to enable the training staff to carry out their duties in line with current policy.

Occasional travel to HMS Raleigh in Torpoint will be expected.

Flexibility with hours worked will be required during Assessment weeks (Around 15 weeks of the year)

What you'll be doing

• Enrolling of students on courses, including the management of any name changes and cancellations.
• Ensuring all course attendees receive joining Instructions.
• Providing course managers with attendee lists.
• Processing all course enquiries.
• Swap/remove students from courses.
• Control the production, scanning, archiving and destruction of student exam papers for all relevant courses.
• Manage Conference Room bookings as required.
• Produce completion certificates for successful students.
• Support practical assessments

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• IT Skills - competent with Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in an administration role
• Ability to work unsupervised with limited direction. Sound knowledge of office administration.
• Previous experience within training or the military, would be an advantage.

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?

• A salary of 24,043.50
• 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

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

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. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

What we hope you’ll do next:

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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.

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