Safety Officer (Navy Firefighting Training)

🕒 Full-time role – 40 hours a week
📍 HMS Excellent - Portsmouth
🔐 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.
Your role will be to deliver Naval Engineering Maintenance Administration training programmes in support of the Royal Navy Weapon Engineering (WE) Department.
Your role as Safety Officer will be to ensure safe delivery of high-quality fire-fighting training, to perform the role of operating the Unit by computer or facilitating the training requirements within the Fire-fighting Facility wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA). You will also be required to ensure that they work in an effective collaborative manner with all staff, always displaying the appropriate behaviours.
This is a physically demanding role which can be exposed to both a wet working environment and extremes of temperature, whilst wearing Breathing Apparatus and Fire Retardant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job title:

Safety Officer (Navy Firefighting Training)

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring safe operation of training facilities at all times
• Completing relevant training operational documentation, as well as recording and reporting all deficiencies occurring during training.
• Shutting down and handing back the training area in accordance with laid down procedures.
• Ensuring Company health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times.
• Ensuring that the equipment and materials in all areas are fit for purpose, maintained, cleaned and in date for safe operation.
• Ensuring that all staff and student are wearing PPE, clothing and any specialist equipment is suitable, in date and in accordance with regulations

What we’re looking for:

Essential experience:

• Physically fit and able to wear Breathing Apparatus (BA).
• Good communications skills both verbal and written.
• A team Player.
• A flexible “can do” approach to work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using IT equipment in the workplace.

Desirable experience:

• First Aid at Work Qualified or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of regulatory requirements and commitment to compliance within a highly regulated SHE workplace.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• Professional Qualification in the education/training sector DTC Defence Training Course or equivalent.
• STCW MCA qualified in Fire Prevention and Firefighting.
• Experience within the Maritime Sector Military or Civilian

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 up to £29,000
• 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.
• 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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What we hope you’ll do next:

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Equal Opportunities

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Location:

Portsmouth

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent