Learning and Development Administrator

🕒 Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week – Fixed Term until April 2027
📍 HMNB Portsmouth
🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
Help get better trained War Fighters to the front line faster
Project Selborne is a Transformational Training programme with a strategic goal of modernising Royal Navy training to deliver “better trained sailors to the front line faster”.
This role is a key member of the Royal Navy’s Learning and Development Organisation (LDO) and is responsible to the LDO Hub Manager for the provision of Learning and Development service provision including the provision of resettlement support to UK Service Personnel during their transition into civilian life at the end of their Service careers. You will also provide advice and guidance to Service Personnel and their dependants on the availability and accessibility of L&D opportunities to include through career and lifelong learning opportunities and liaise with LDO leadership and relevant RN staff to identify L&D opportunities that meet the needs of current and future education for promotion programmes.

Job title:

Learning and Development Administrator

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• General administration tasks
• Booking appointments to discuss education and resettlement opportunities
• Dealing with general enquiries from service personnel
• Data entry tasks
• Updating the internal database
• One to one interviews with Service Personnel to support with L&D opportunities and Resettlement advice
• Delivering L&D Briefings to units

What we’re looking for:

Essential skills required:

• Strong administration skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft IT application including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent organisational skills
• Team player

Desirable skills/qualifications:

• Hold a Level 3 or above qualification in education and teaching, or learning and development (or equivalent)
• L3 Award in Coaching & Mentoring (or demonstrate equivalent practitioner level interviewing skills, including active listening)
• Military background with knowledge of Tri-Service and RN policies
• Awareness of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and/or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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 £26,000
• 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.
• Access to onsite gym
• Onsite, secure parking
• Catering facilities and shops accessible

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.

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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 [email protected] or call 07784 237318.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
 

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Location:

Portsmouth

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)