Risk Professional - Submarines

Job Description Risk Lead – Submarines Full Time – Permanent Derby – Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk Lead to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Working for the Risk Manager, the Risk Lead you’ll play a key role in supporting and influencing decision-making across the business. Working closely with the business, you will provide comprehensive risk and opportunity management support to the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can build strong relationships, bring insight and challenge, and promote a culture of accountability and transparency across Submarines 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 journey. 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 maintain risk management plans aligning with Group, sector and industry best practices Manage the cycle of risk reviews, eliciting, interpreting and combining risk information across the business Maintaining the business risk register Producing supporting risk reports and metrics Escalate risk information to the Business Risk Review as required Act as a risk facilitator and mentor Share subject matter expertise within the risk team to ensure delivery of an outstanding service to the business Who we’re looking for: Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Proven experience in governance, risk, assurance, or compliance roles. Experience and knowledge of Project Management principles Experience in risk, or other forms of facilitation Experience of working with senior stakeholders, Boards, and/or Committees Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. High attention to detail and a commitment to integrity and confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure. A degree level or equivalent in business, risk or project management, or 2-3 years equivalent business experience including APMQ qualifications is desirable in addition to experience with data analytics and management information reporting. 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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, 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 To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. 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 with RRSL. 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 Enterprise Risk Management Posting Date 12 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 04 Jan 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.