Lease Officer

Job Description Lease Officer Derby/ Hybrid Full time Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Lease Officer to join our team in Derby. Aether manages assets on behalf of third-party owners, enabling the efficient lease and return of civil aircraft engines to airlines around the world. You will be part of a new dynamic team, whose primary objectives are to deliver services within agreed timeframes, improve the turn-around-time between leases, maintain the asset value of engines under management and minimise risk for all asset owners. The size and structure of the organization means that you will work alongside and communicate with senior management daily. The core team is largely based in Derby with supporting functions based in London. What you will be doing: Accountable for acquisition and transfer of Engines from multiple organisations, both internal and external to the Business Accountable for Technical Acceptance and Technical Recommendation to customers utilising acquisition management services Accountable for delivery of and retrieval of technical records to support lease delivery / redelivery. Accountable for the physical condition of the asset being delivered /redelivered from lease customers. Accountable for continued serviceability and availability of engines, including acquisition due diligence, operator compliance of redelivery requirements at lease returns. Responsible for identifying operational issues and facilitating the resolution of the same whilst maintaining appropriate levels of customer satisfaction. Position Qualifications: Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Management, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, or similar relevant qualification or experience in a comparable role. Experience in the Customer Services, Technical Project Management or Powerplant department of an Aircraft Leasing or Engine Leasing company, Airline or MRO or technical advisory firm. You will also need to be willing to travel as required, sometimes on short notice. Preferred Requirements: Good business acumen. Good project management experience ideally supported with a formal qualification. Ability to prioritise workloads to meet demanding deadlines. Experience managing customer or external vendor relationships, ideally with airline operators or MRO providers. Working technical knowledge of one or more Rolls-Royce Trent engines. Good interpersonal, diplomacy, communication, influencing and negotiations skills. Ability to solve complex problems while maintaining customer focus. Understanding of engine shop visit processes and airline engineering operations. Computer literacy, knowledge of asset management software systems such as CMS, STREAM, EFPAC, Flydocs, Leasepoint, Salesforce, and the OEM engine portals an advantage. Regional Benefits: Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles. Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work. Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities. Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity. Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently. Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support. Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Grade: 7-10 Closing Date: 16/01/2025 For further information, please contact: [email protected] Job Category Service Operations Posting Date 08 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 16 Jan 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.