Learning and Development Lead - Curriculum Specialist

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in the Royal Navy’s training modernisation programme, supporting instructors to deliver high-quality, engaging and effective learning. You’ll provide expert guidance to help develop active, evidence-based teaching approaches, while championing inclusive, flexible and technology-enhanced training that meets the needs of all learners, including those with specific learning differences and neurodiverse needs.

This role is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 with a high likelihood of being made permanent

Job title:

Learning and Development Lead - Curriculum Specialist

Job Description:

🕒 Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week (Monday – Friday)
📍Hybrid - average if 50/50 between home and HMS Collingwood

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

What you’ll be doing

What we’re looking for

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Background in Further or Higher Education, (post 16/Adult) ideally with experience in leadership roles

• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above

• Strong digital literacy and confident use of IT tools

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively

• Proven ability to influence others and drive meaningful change

• A proven track record of effective engagement with stakeholders resulting in development and positive within teaching, learning and assessment

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of the military

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. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £45,000

• 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

• Ability to gain further qualifications and full training given

• Hybrid role between home and HMS Collingwood

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. #CareersWithPurpose

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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.

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.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
 

For general queries, email CPScareers@capita.com.

Location:

Fareham

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)