Training Support Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading training support provider is seeking a Training Support Administrator to manage course enrollment and provide essential documentation and validation aids. Responsibilities include enrolling students, managing course changes, and producing completion certificates. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, experience in administration, and ability to work independently. The role is full-time based in Plymouth, offering a salary of £24,043.50 and additional flexible benefits. Join us for a role that makes a real difference in training personnel for the Royal Navy.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Onsite secure parking

Catering facilities

Gym and shops onsite

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
• Good IT skills with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Enrolling students on courses and managing changes.
• Providing course managers with attendee lists.
• Processing course enquiries and certificates.
• Controlling student exam paper management.
• Supporting 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

Sound knowledge of office administration

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)

Job title: Training Support Administrator

Job Description:

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

? Customer first, always !! Fearless innovation ✅ Achieve together ? Everyone is valued

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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.

For general queries, email [e-mail]

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent