Simulator Controller (Royal Navy Training)

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

As a Bridge simulator controller you will join a team that supports training in the Royal Navy's Navigation Training Unit at HMS Collingwood. This team works side by side with Royal Naval (RN) instructors and provides a key contribution to the professional development of RN and foreign naval personnel through career and other courses, in preparation for operational duties in the Fleet.

This role involves a 2 week shift pattern:

Week 1 Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Week 2 Monday to Thursday 3.30pm to 11pm

This averages as 32.75 hours per week for pay

Full training on the Simulator will be provided - no previous experience necessary What you will be doing:

• Working with Instructors to load simulations on to the systems/simulators, controlling the simulator and providing appropriate inputs and responses during a training scenario
• Managing the simulation exercises (malfunctions, machinery, man over board etc)
• Performing role play duties covering different scenarios
• Preparing, reviewing and updating training scenarios and support material

What we're looking for:

• Suitable candidates will hold a STCW II/1 qualification or an RN equivalent (bridge watchkeeping Cert.)
• Previous experience in the Royal/Merchant Navy
• Good IT skills (MS Office)
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to be cleared to UK SC level

About Project Selborne

Project Selborne is a wide scale, 12 year transformation of Royal Navy Training. The contract worth GBP 1 billion was awarded in December 2020 to a consortium led by Capita to deliver and modernise training for the RN. The consortia of partners known as Team Fisher includes Raytheon UK, Fujitsu and University of Lincoln together with 14 other UK-based suppliers.

Our 'one team' philosophy is about collaboration and openness, key to the success of this programme. We are looking for people with the talent and experience who can help shape better outcomes for our customers. We are using our expertise in digital transformation to review service design, modernise courses and deploy cutting edge technology to enhance courses including synthetic training (simulator) systems and data analytics. This programme is a shared endeavour working alongside the Royal Navy's Training Management Group (TMG) as a single integrated team. Together, we will address challenges and collectively improve outcomes for sailors and marines at scale across the naval enterprise - something we are proud to be part of over the coming years.

What's in it for you?

• A basic salary of £29,866 (full time equivalent £34,200)
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Full training will be given
• Free Parking
• Varied role

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.

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