Learning and Development Advisor/Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Help get better trained personnel 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 an essential member of the Royal Navy’s Learning and Development Organisation (LDO) and is responsible to the LDO Hub Manager for the provision and coordination of Learning and Development services including administration and organisation of resettlement support activities to UK Service Personnel during their transition into civilian life for a specific LDO Hub.

The role will work to provide informative and supportive 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 as well as ensuring key administrative and organisational tasks are completed. In addition, the role will also liaise with local and regional LDO leadership and relevant RN staff to actively promote L&D opportunities that meet the needs of current and future education for promotion programmes. This role is maternity cover until March 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

• Booking appointments to discuss education and resettlement opportunities
• Dealing with general enquiries from service personnel
• 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:

• Proficient use of Microsoft IT application including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent organisational skills
• Team player
• 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 wide scale, 12 year transformation of Royal Navy Training. The contract worth GBP 1 billion was awarded in December 2020 to a consortium led by Capita to deliver and modernise training for the RN. The consortia of partners known as Team Fisher includes Raytheon UK, Fujitsu and University of Lincoln together with 14 other UK-based suppliers. Our ‘one team’ philosophy is about collaboration and openness, key to the success of this programme. We are looking for people with the talent and experience who can help shape better outcomes for our customers.

We are using our expertise in digital transformation to review service design, modernise courses and deploy cutting edge technology to enhance courses including synthetic training (simulator) systems and data analytics. This programme is a shared endeavour working alongside the Royal Navy’s Training Management Group (TMG) as a single integrated team. Together, we will address challenges and collectively improve outcomes for sailors and marines at scale across the naval enterprise – something we are proud to be part of over the coming years.

23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave. The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice. Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more. Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology. Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform. Full training will be given. Free parking and excellent facilities onsite. You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.

Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. We will be in touch with you regarding your application shortly, however if you need to contact our recruitment team please email CPScareers@capita.com. At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

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