At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the elite team ensuring submariners have everything they need for vital missions.
- Company: The Royal Navy, a key player in national defence and global security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential to rise through the ranks based on merit.
- Why this job: Experience thrilling underwater operations while developing essential business administration skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4) preferred; strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 20400 - 20400 £ per year.
Become an essential part of the behind-the-scenes team who ensure your crewmates have everything they need - from your fellow ratings to your Captain. You'll run an extremely tight HR operation, no matter where you are in the world - and regardless of the pressures of the operation you're deployed on. As a submariner, you'll make a vital contribution to highly classified missions all over the world, part of the team that's at the vanguard of our nation's defence. But first and foremost, you're a Submariner, part of the highly trained, elite Silent Service. You'll do everything from steering the submarine and damage control training, to delivering special forces behind enemy lines. It's about as far from a 'desk job' as you can get.
Training Business Administrator Standard (Level 3), delivered through training with the Royal Navy. Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
What happens at the end: Once you have completed your training, you will be Writer (Submariner) (Business Administrator). You'll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond. Training and development continue throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships.
When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by 16 weeks of specialist training focussing on:
- Pay and accounting
- Personnel management and discipline matters
- Correspondence
- Security
- Office procedures
- Cash handling
After successfully completing your professional training, you will stay another four months at HMS Raleigh in the Submarine School. You'll learn about submarine operations, including warfare, weapons, nuclear propulsion, and escape training, and go to sea in a submarine. After that, there's a test to check your knowledge. When you pass, you'll earn your 'Dolphins' - the coveted badge of a qualified Submariner. If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications:
- GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired
Key details:
- Wage: £20,400 a year
- Working week: Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2030-08-02
- Closing date: 2030-08-01
- Apprenticeship standard: Business administrator (level 3)
- Training provider: ROYAL NAVY
About the employer:
The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters.
The Royal Navy - Writer (Submariner) Business Administrator Apprenticeship in Portsmouth employer: Royal Navy
The Royal Navy offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, where you can make a significant impact by training the next generation of CIS(T) Maintainers. With a strong emphasis on professional development, safety, and quality, employees benefit from tailored training programmes and opportunities to contribute to modernised course development. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation, ensuring your skills are honed in a prestigious and mission-driven organisation.
