Warfare Role Player (Warfare Simulations)

0004 Capita Business Services Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Catering facilities on site

Gym on site

Employee benefits

Job summary

Capita is recruiting for a Warfare Role Player to support Royal Navy training during warfare simulations in Fareham. You will bring scenarios to life by acting in realistic roles within exercises and help learners practise their skills in a collaborative team setting.

No prior Royal Navy experience is required as full training, mentoring and guidance are provided to help you succeed. A positive, proactive attitude and strong IT skills are essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take part in training to develop in the role.
• Confident communication skills and ability to interact positively with different people.
• Good team player who enjoys collaborative work and supporting others.
• Strong IT skills with ability to work with computers.
• Ability to follow instructions and processes to ensure training is delivered safely.
• Confidence to take part in realistic scenarios and adapt approach as situations evolve.
• Positive and professional attitude with a commitment to creating a great learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Bring training scenarios to life by playing realistic roles within simulated Warfare exercises.
• Support Royal Navy training by helping create engaging scenarios for learners to practise skills.
• Think on your feet and adapt roles in response to scenarios, instructions and learner actions.
• Work with trainers and colleagues to ensure training runs smoothly and safely.
• Complete training, mentoring and familiarisation to build confidence in the role.
• Contribute to improvements across the team and learner experience.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Confident communication

Team player

Strong IT skills

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Job description

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster Join our Warfare training team and play an important part in creating realistic, engaging training experiences for Royal Navy personnel. You’ll take on different roles within simulated scenarios, helping bring training to life and giving learners the opportunity to practise their skills in a realistic environment. You don’t need previous Royal Navy or Warfare experience. If you’re a confident communicator, enjoy working as part of a team and are keen to learn, we’ll provide the training, mentoring and support to help you succeed.

Job title:

Warfare Role Player (Warfare Simulations)

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing Bring training scenarios to life by playing realistic roles within simulated Warfare exercises. Support Royal Navy training by helping create engaging scenarios where learners can practise and develop their skills. Think on your feet and adapt your role in response to different scenarios, instructions and learner actions. Work as part of a supportive team alongside trainers and colleagues to make sure training runs smoothly. Learn as you go, completing all the training, mentoring and familiarisation you need to become confident in the role. Help make training even better by contributing to a positive learner experience and supporting improvements across the team.

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take part in the training and support provided to help you develop in the role.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to interact positively with different people.
• A good team player who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting others.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to work with computers.
• Ability to follow instructions and processes to help ensure training is delivered safely and consistently.
• Confidence to take part in realistic scenarios, adapting your approach as the situation develops.
• A positive and professional attitude, with a commitment to creating a great experience for learners.
• No previous Royal Navy or Warfare experience is required. We’ll provide the training, mentoring and practical support you need to develop the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Previous Royal Navy Warfare and/or Operations experience.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Royal Navy Warfare procedures, operational terminology and working practices.
• Previous experience within Warfare simulation, synthetic training or comparable training environments.
• Previous experience within a Defence training environment or working alongside military and civilian training delivery teams.

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £25,155 pro rata due to TTO (24,714)
• 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
• Ability to gain further qualifications and full training given
• This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata’d and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.
• 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.
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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. For general queries, email [e-mail].

Location: Fareham , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

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