Project Delivery Professional - Submarines reference: JR6146409

A Unique Secondment Opportunity: Drive Impact at the Heart of the Royal Navy's Submarine Operations

Are you a driven professional seeking an impactful role that blends industrial expertise with critical national defence? Rolls-Royce Submarines is pleased to present an exceptional, fixed-term (2-year) secondment opportunity as a Project Delivery Professional, directly supporting the Royal Navy's Submarine Command HQ in Portsmouth. This is a chance to leverage your skills and experience within a highly influential setting, contributing directly to the operational readiness and welfare of the UK's submarine fleet.

This role offers a rare glimpse into the strategic decision-making processes of the Royal Navy. You will be embedded within the Navy Command Headquarters, working alongside senior leadership and the Submarine Directorate. This is an environment where your contributions can lead to tangible improvements for submariners and the operational effectiveness of the fleet. You can expect to engage with key stakeholders across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and industry, identifying and resolving critical issues impacting submarine availability.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• High-Impact Contribution: Directly influence the safe and capable deployment of Royal Navy submarines, a critical national asset.
• Strategic Exposure: Gain unparalleled insight into the operations and decision-making at the highest levels of the Royal Navy, working within the executive committee's base.
• Career Development: This secondment is designed to be a significant growth opportunity. You will develop a robust network within the MOD and the Royal Navy, skills in stakeholder management, and a deeper understanding of customer operations – all invaluable for your future career within Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd.
• Autonomy and Influence: After an initial integration period, you will be empowered to identify and lead improvement projects, with the freedom to address issues across wider Defence if necessary to achieve substantial benefits.
• Valued Industrial Perspective: Bring your external, industry-based insights to tackle complex challenges, contributing to rapid and effective change in a traditionally slower-moving environment.
• Reputation Building: Continue the strong reputation established by previous Rolls-Royce secondees, enhancing both your personal standing and the company's relationship with this key customer.
• Relocation Support: A relocation package is provided to support your move for the duration of the secondment.
• Hybrid Working: Rolls-Royce embraces a hybrid working model, offering flexibility in balancing your work between the office, home, or other remote locations, managed locally to suit team and individual needs.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Secondment Nature: This is a fixed-term role of 2 years. While it offers exceptional development, it's important to consider how this fits into your long-term career aspirations within Rolls-Royce.
• Security Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application process if you don't currently possess it.
• Nationality Requirements: For this role, applicants must be UK nationals, or in specific MOD-approved cases, dual nationals, due to the nature of the business and asset protection.
• Required Mindset: While an engineering background is preferred, a strong appreciation and understanding are sufficient. Crucially, an inquisitive mind, a drive to make a difference, and the ability to influence at various levels are paramount.
• Travel: Be prepared for occasional travel to sites such as the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) in Bristol and Naval Bases at Clyde and Devonport.
• Project Management & Interpersonal Skills: Success will hinge on your ability to combine technical understanding with strong project management skills and adept interpersonal savviness to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive change.
• Cultural Fit: Rolls-Royce values safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference. Aligning with these behaviours and demonstrating a passion for the work, particularly in serving the Royal Navy, will be key to your success in this role.

This Project Delivery Professional role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of a vital defence capability, to forge significant professional connections, and to accelerate your career development. If you are ready to take on a challenge and make a tangible difference, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect.