Candidate Assessment & Interview Specialist

Company: Capita plc
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Location: Woking
Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their potential?

We’re looking for confident communicators and customer-focused individuals to join our Assessment Centre team in Pirbright. In this unique role, you’ll guide candidates through a critical stage of their journey into the British Army, helping them understand their strengths, assessment outcomes and potential career options.

Working as part of one of the UK’s largest and most diverse recruitment operations, you’ll play a key role in delivering an inclusive, professional and positive candidate experience while supporting the recruitment of future Army personnel.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role. It includes overnight chaperone and “on call” duties once per week, plus one working weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday).

What you’ll be doing:

  • Conduct one‑to‑one career discussions and candidate interviews
  • Deliver assessment activities under controlled test conditions
  • Assess candidate performance against set criteria
  • Provide clear, balanced and constructive feedback
  • Help candidates understand suitable Army career pathways
  • Accurately record assessment outcomes and reports

What we’re looking for:

We’re interested in people who enjoy working with others and can confidently communicate with a wide range of individuals.

Essential Skills

  • Clear communication and people skills
  • Supportive and approachable attitude
  • Team player with good organisation and attention to detail
  • Confident using Microsoft Office
  • Full UK Drivers Licence

Desirable

  • Some knowledge of Army careers

What’s in it for you:

  • Salary of 27,820
  • 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
  • Pension, life assurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and enhanced family leave
  • Lifestyle perks including retail, travel and wellbeing discounts
  • Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks
  • Site location offers free parking, subsidised canteen and gym facilities

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team – CPScareers@capita.com

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Posted: July 7th, 2026