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 SpecialistJob 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
- Coaching Royal Navy trainers 1:1 and in small groups to plan clearer, more effective lessons
- Supporting trainers to move beyond slides and use active learning (discussion, scenarios, practical exercises)
- Helping build confidence so trainers feel comfortable trying new approaches
- Working with trainers and SMEs to improve lesson plans and curriculum content
- Clarifying key learning points so they are realistic, memorable and easy to apply
- Ensuring training is structured logically, balancing theory, practice and reflection
- Using observation, learner feedback and data to identify what’s working and improve delivery
- Supporting trainers to use technology and inclusive approaches that improve engagement for all learners
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
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What we hope you’ll do next:
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Equal Opportunities
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Location:
Fareham,
United KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Capita London, England Office
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