Business Development Executive, Rolls-Royce

Job Description Business Development Executive - FCAS Hybrid Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen to influence and shape the future of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and Future Combat Air System Acquisition Programme (FCAS-AP). The role will provide the successful candidate an opportunity to develop valuable expertise in leadership and direction, while also an understanding of our customer. you will be at the forefront of an international future combat development programme. The role is accountable for leading the business development of UK Future Combat Air System Acquisition programme, which hits at the heart of our Defence strategy. The combat market is evolving at pace and securing market share along with our partners in GCAP and FCAS is fundamental to the Defence combat strategy. You will have an opportunity to work closely with governments and other Defence companies from around the world to help define this programme. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. What you will be doing Define and execute the campaign strategy that will secure growth Develop local Future Programmes teams to deliver key artefacts and evidence to support MoD business cases Lead multifunctional teams to develop competitive and world beating solutions Accountable for delivering campaign to budget, schedule and requirements, securing follow on contracts and meeting customer and company requirement Who we’re looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. A strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker who is comfortable balancing the need for change whilst delivering at pace Someone with excellent interpersonal skills who will inspire, motivate and develop a growing multifunctional team An enthusiastic communicator who can interact across all levels in an organisation and build compassionate relationships internally, externally and globally The ability to synthesise complex situations and formulate a simple way forward An ability to drive inclusive leadership and experience interfacing with and influencing senior external and internal stakeholders Sound understanding of programme management techniques Inherent business and commercial acumen Experience in managing complex programmes and working together with customers and partners and with diverse cultures This role will require you to hold a minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Ideally, you will be willing to progress to a Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. To start, Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Global Strategy & Business Development Posting Date 30 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 06 Feb 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.