Training Delivery Instructor - Navigation; Navy

Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality classroom and simulator‑based navigation training, including collision avoidance, ARPA, ECDIS and AIS, in line with your skills and experience.

• Operate and control the Bridge Simulator to support all training activity within the Navigation Training Unit, ensuring scenarios are safe, immersive, and accurately aligned to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
• Role‑play key bridge team positions within the simulator, using professional internal and external communication methods to create realistic, high‑fidelity training experiences for Royal Navy learners.
• Design, develop and update training scenarios, contributing to the continuous improvement of simulator exercises and enhancing the learner experience through creativity, accuracy and operational relevance.
• Carry out Level0 maintenance on simulator systems, ensuring equipment is serviceable, safe, and prepared for training delivery.

Two‑week rotation:

• Week1 – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (37.5hours)
• Week2 – Monday to Thursday, 1:00pm to 9:00pm (30hours)

Average: 33.75hours per week, which is the basis for pay.

Eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

• Essential – Hold a Royal Navy or MCA‑issued STCWII/1 Watchkeeping Certificate of Competency.
• Essential – Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with learners, colleagues and stakeholders in both classroom and simulator environments.
• Desirable – Previous instructional or training delivery experience, ideally within a maritime or defence environment, and/or completion of the Defence Trainer Course (DTC–Level4).
• Full instructor training and certification will be provided if not yet held.

Salary: up to £39,180.39 pro‑rata (£35,262.35 based on 33.75hours per week).

• Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks.
• Access to onsite gym.
• Onsite secure parking.
• Catering facilities and shops.
• Ongoing development and full instructor training provided.

Fareham, United Kingdom – part time permanent contract.

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