We're looking for a Training Compliance Officer to join Capita Fire & Rescue, playing a key role in ensuring training delivery meets Defence and regulatory standards. Working within the Training Provider Management Organisation (TPMO), you'll conduct assurance activities across training establishments, fire stations, and subcontracted training locations, helping to maintain excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the service.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in training assurance, auditing, or the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), who thrives on building strong stakeholder relationships and driving quality standards.
This is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, homebased with regular travel. Travel expenses are covered.
Job title:
Training Compliance OfficerJob Description:
What you’ll be doing:
Conducting 1st Line of Defence Assurance (1LoDA) activities in line with JSP 822 and direction from the Training Compliance and Safety Manager, Training Requirements Authority (TRA), and Training Delivery Authority (TDA).
Producing formal training assurance reports, identifying findings, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitoring, recording and tracking assurance actions
Gathering, analysing and presenting Internal Validation (InVal) findings, identifying trends and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
Building positive relationships with stakeholders across the business, attending meetings on behalf of the Training Compliance and Safety Manager when required, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, regulations, and guidance.
Essential qualifications/skills/experience
Experience in Training Assurance and DSAT Experience
Experience of conducting and/or assuring the DSAT process
Strong communication with stakeholders
Must have a full UK driver’s licence
Must be able to obtain SC
Desirable qualifications/skills/experience
DCTS Training Audit or ISO 9001 qualification, would be an advantage
Defence Trainer or equivalent
About Capita Fire & Rescue
Capita Fire & Rescue works in partnership with Defence and emergency service organisations, delivering specialist training, operational support, and assurance services that help maintain the highest standards of safety, competence, and operational effectiveness.
What’s in it for you:
Offering a salary of between £37,500-£39,500, depending on experience
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
Pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced family leave
Lifestyle perks including retail, travel, and wellbeing discounts
Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks
Homebased role with regular travel
Joining an existing, small team
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Location:
Home-Based - GBR,
United KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Experience in training assurance and the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)
- Experience conducting or assuring the DSAT process
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
- Full UK driver's licence
- Ability to obtain SC security clearance
- DCTS Training Audit or ISO 9001 qualification
- Defence Trainer qualification or equivalent
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid/remote options, job sharing and compressed hours are available across many roles, and remote-work convenience can meaningfully add to overall value.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave are part of the offering, signalling stronger family support than basic statutory levels.
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Retirement Support — A company‑matched pension and life assurance are provided for UK roles, delivering core financial protection within the package.
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