Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster.
The RAS Team Leader plays a key role in leading safe and effective Replenishment at Sea (RAS) training activities. The role focuses on hands‑on leadership, particularly around lifting operations, equipment safety and safe ways of working.
You’ll lead the RAST rig day to day, making sure all lifting and training activity is carried out safely, compliantly and by appropriately qualified personnel. This role is central to maintaining high training standards and providing assurance that training activity is safe and ready to deliver, while meeting contractual and quality requirements. Full‑time role, 37.5 hours a week (Monday – Friday)
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead day‑to‑day RAS training and lifting activities, ensuring work is carried out safely and in line with agreed procedures
- Maintain and apply safe systems of work for all lifting, rig and training activity
- Ensure tasks are planned, supervised and delivered by appropriately qualified and authorised staff
- Provide clear leadership to the RAST team, setting expectations around safety, professionalism and teamwork
- Support the development and ongoing competence of team members, including qualifications and authorisations
- Oversee the condition, availability and safe use of RAS training equipment, working with maintenance teams as needed
- Deliver RAS instruction and support training activity in line with the approved training programme
- Act as a key point of contact for Royal Navy and internal stakeholders on safety, equipment and training delivery matters
What we’re looking for
- Experience/knowledge of how training is delivered within a military or defence environment.
- Strong working knowledge of lifting operations and safe systems of work.
- IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent H&S qualification).
- Knowledge or experience of maintenance management systems.
- Academically or vocationally qualified in a relevant technical or training discipline.
- IT competent (ECDL or equivalent).
- Lifting equipment examiner qualification (or ability to achieve).
- Experience in first‑line or team leadership roles.
- Equipment availability or maintenance supervision experience.
- Defence Train the Trainer qualification (or equivalent).
- Ability to work at height.
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. We’re on a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise.
Benefits
- A salary of up to £36,000 depending on skills and 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 and shops onsite
- Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
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.
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