Job Title
Training Equipment Manager
Overview
Keeping world class training ready, safe and future focused. Play a critical role in shaping how the next generation of Royal Navy personnel are trained. As Training Equipment Manager, you’ll take ownership of the strategic and day‑to‑day management of training equipment across the estate ensuring assets are safe, compliant, available and fit for purpose. This hands‑on leadership role combines technical expertise with people management, problem solving and forward planning. You’ll lead a team, work closely with suppliers and stakeholders, and oversee projects that support new capability, upgrades and the ongoing sustainment of training equipment. You’ll also play a key role in responding to Royal Navy Tasking Orders, translating complex requirements into clear, deliverable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate records of training assets, including inventories, configuration and lifecycle data.
* Produce regular reports on asset performance, usage, risks and issues.
* Line manage and develop the team, ensuring clear responsibilities and balanced workloads.
* Oversee health and safety for all asset‑related activity, ensuring issues are logged and addressed promptly.
* Manage asset‑related budgets, forecasting costs and controlling spend within approved limits.
* Lead and manage third‑party suppliers, ensuring strong performance and compliance with SLAs.
* Develop clear Tasking Order responses for Royal Navy equipment needs, including costs, scope and delivery plans.
* Act as the key point of contact for equipment matters, ensuring solutions meet operational, safety and future capability requirements.
Qualifications
* Qualification in Engineering or strong understanding of relevant engineering disciplines and technologies.
* Exposure to Royal Navy Training.
* Proven experience in asset management, service delivery or operational management.
* Experience managing third‑party suppliers and contract performance.
* Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost tracking.
* Proficient in MS Office, asset management systems and reporting tools.
* Desirable: experience in defence, training or complex technical environments.
* Knowledge of HSE legislation and MoD/commercial safety reporting processes.
* Familiarity with SECRS or equivalent safety log systems.
Benefits
* Salary up to £42,000 depending on skills and experience.
* Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave and lifestyle discounts.
* Onsite secure parking, catering facilities, gym and shops.
* Opportunity to make a real difference to Royal Navy training.
Location & Employment
Location: Gosport, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent
Time Type: Full time
Equal Opportunities
Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. For adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318.
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