System Training Manager
8 days ago
Portsmouth
Synthetic Training Operator Collingwood, Hampshire Are you from a Royal Navy operations, warfare, or training background and looking for a role that offers stability, flexibility, and real work–life balance — without losing the technical challenge? We’re looking for a Synthetic Training Operator to support the delivery of high‑fidelity maritime warfare training using advanced simulation and classroom‑based systems. This is a hands‑on support role, working behind the scenes to ensure training environments are realistic, immersive, and effective for Royal Navy personnel. What you’ll be doing • Operating and supporting synthetic training and simulation systems used for RN warfare training, • Working in control rooms and simulator classrooms, supporting instructors and trainees, • Helping configure and run realistic maritime warfare scenarios, providing cues, prompts and stimuli, • Supporting training delivery across simulator, classroom and electronic training environments, • Preparing and reconfiguring systems, supporting administration and data collection, • Advising and assisting instructors and students in the use of training systems, • Working as part of a close‑knit, supportive team with a strong focus on quality and professionalism Who we’re looking for We’re very open on background and experience. This role would suit: • Royal Navy leavers (recent or historic), • Personnel with experience in:, • Operations Rooms, • Warfare / Sensors / Radar, • Command & Control systems, • Those who have moved from operations into training or classroom environments, • Candidates with strong knowledge in one specialism (you don’t need to know everything) Hands‑on experience does not need to be recent, and full training is provided. Skills & experience (ideal but not all essential) • General working knowledge of RN surface ship sensors and weapon systems, • Familiarity with RN Command Systems (e.g. CMS / DNA2), • Understanding of Operations Room / Action Information Organisation (AIO), • Comfortable working in simulator or technical training environments, • Methodical, calm, and supportive approach Why this role? • Excellent work–life balance with flexible working hours, • Early finishes available during the week, • Family‑friendly working patterns (ideal for school runs), • Structured training with ongoing qualifications and development, • Supportive, experienced team and positive working culture, • Opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art training systems Interested? If you’re looking for a role that values your Royal Navy experience, offers long‑term stability, and allows you to stay connected to maritime operations in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via LinkedIn or get in touch for a confidential conversation.