Training Equipment Manager in Gosport

Keeping world class training ready, safe and future focused. Play a critical role in shaping how the next generation of Royal Navy personnel are trained. As Training Equipment Manager, you’ll take ownership of the strategic and day to day management of training equipment across the estate ensuring assets are safe, compliant, available and fit for purpose. This is a hands on leadership role that combines technical expertise with people management, problem solving and forward planning. You’ll lead a team, work closely with suppliers and stakeholders, and oversee projects that support new capability, upgrades and the ongoing sustainment of training equipment. You’ll also play a key role in responding to Royal Navy Tasking Orders, helping translate complex requirements into clear, deliverable solutions. If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, leading technical teams, and making sure the right equipment is in the right place at the right time, this is a role where you can make a genuine impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain accurate records of training assets, including inventories, configuration and lifecycle data.
• Produce regular reports on asset performance, usage, risks and issues.
• Line manage and develop the team, ensuring clear responsibilities and balanced workloads.
• Oversee health and safety for all asset‑related activity, ensuring issues are logged and addressed promptly.
• Manage asset‑related budgets, forecasting costs and controlling spend within approved limits.
• Lead and manage third‑party suppliers, ensuring strong performance and compliance with SLAs.
• Develop clear Tasking Order responses for Royal Navy equipment needs, including costs, scope and delivery plans.
• Act as the key point of contact for equipment matters, ensuring solutions meet operational, safety and future capability requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualification in Engineering or strong understanding of relevant engineering disciplines and technologies.
• Exposure to Royal Navy Training.
• Proven experience in asset management, service delivery, or operational management.
• Experience managing third party suppliers and contract performance.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost tracking.
• Proficient in MS Office / asset management systems / reporting tools.

Desirable:

• Experience in defence, training, or complex technical environments.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and MoD/commercial safety reporting processes.
• Familiarity with SECRS or equivalent safety log systems.

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?

• A salary of up to £42,000 depending on skills and experience.
• 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.

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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 reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318.