Training Support Administrator

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

Playing a vital role in supporting Royal Navy training delivery, the Training Support Officer (Timetabler) ensures that the right people, resources and training facilities are in place to deliver a complex programme of technical and tactical training at the Defence Diving School. Working as part of a collaborative training support team, you'll coordinate schedules and allocate resources to help ensure courses run smoothly and efficiently.

As the contract enters an exciting phase focused on innovation, optimisation and continuous improvement, you'll contribute directly to the successful delivery of training that supports the development of Defence personnel and operational capability.

This is a part time role working 21 hours a week over 3,4 or 5 days Full-time role - 21 hours a week
- Term Time only (45 weeks)

Horsea Island
- Portsmouth

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

• Create and maintain training schedules and course timetables using TAFMIS.
• Coordinate course dates and publish training information on relevant systems.
• Allocate and schedule training resources, facilities and venues.
• Provide administrative support for courses, visits, guest speakers and external venues.
• Support learner accommodation, travel arrangements and course amendments.
• Work closely with training teams to ensure the smooth planning and delivery of courses.

Essential:

• Previous experience as an administrator
• Good organisational skills
• Strong IT (MS Office) knowledge

Desirable:

• Knowledge/experience within the military
• Experience of working in a training environment

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.

• Salary of up to 27,000 depending on 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, childcare and shops onsite
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy

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