Training Support Administrator

Capita; Portsmouth, Fareham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Capita is seeking a Training Support Administrator to join the MCTS team supporting Royal Navy training. This part-time role (34 hours/week, Mon-Thu) is based in Portsmouth and requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

You will handle daily admin tasks, welcome visitors, manage records and support access and systems. You’ll work with the Team Fisher partners to keep training operations smooth, maintain documentation, and help run facilities, meetings, and training activities.

Qualifications

• Strong administration skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the MCTS team, helping to keep processes, records and documentation organised and up to date.
• Act as a first point of contact for users and visitors, welcoming them, providing information and directing them to the appropriate area or person.
• Prepare, process and maintain a range of documentation and records, ensuring information is accurate and handled appropriately.
• Support the administration of visitor access, passes and associated paperwork, liaising with relevant teams where required.
• Help with the smooth running of the facility, including ordering stationery and supplies, issuing equipment and providing general support to users.
• Update internal systems and databases, support meetings and training activities, and assist the wider team with general administrative tasks as required.
• Work closely with other Team Fisher partners eg Elbit and Raytheon

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Want to play a key part in supporting the training of Royal Navy personnel?

As the Training Support Administrator you’ll join the team supporting the Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) a state-of-the-art training environment used to deliver classroom and simulation-based training for the Royal Navy.

This is a varied administration role where you’ll help keep training activities running smoothly. From maintaining accurate documentation and updating systems to welcoming visitors, organising access and supporting users of the facility, you’ll be at the heart of the day-to-day operation.

Job title

Training Support Administrator

Job Description

Part-time role – 34 hours a week Monday to Thursday

Portsmouth

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

What you’ll be doing

• Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day administrative support to the MCTS team, helping to keep processes, records and documentation organised and up to date.
• Visitor & User Support: Act as a first point of contact for users and visitors, welcoming them, providing information and directing them to the appropriate area or person.
• Documentation & Records: Prepare, process and maintain a range of documentation and records, ensuring information is accurate and handled appropriately.
• Access & Visitor Administration: Support the administration of visitor access, passes and associated paperwork, liaising with relevant teams where required.
• Office & Facility Support: Help with the smooth running of the facility, including ordering stationery and supplies, issuing equipment and providing general support to users.
• Systems & General Team Support: Update internal systems and databases, support meetings and training activities, and assist the wider team with general administrative tasks as required.
• Work closely with other Team Fisher partners eg Elbit and Raytheon

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Strong administration skills
• Good experience of MS Office
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised with limited direction

Desirable

• Knowledge of MOD training and security methods and software applications (Microsoft Office)
• Experience in the use of database systems

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 £25,155
• 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

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

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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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Location

Fareham, United Kingdom

Time Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent