Technical Assistant to the Director – Services (Submarines)

Job Description Technical Assistant to the Director – Services (Submarines) Full Time Derby An excellent career development opportunity for a technically minded and dynamic individual looking to further their breadth of understanding of in-Service activities as Technical Assistant to the Director of Services. The role provides a unique opportunity to support Rob Neale and the wider Services DBU for 12 months whilst gaining an understanding of the full breadth of the Services DBU and how it operates; ranging from finance and commercial, to setting out future direction and strategy. What you will be doing The role provides an excellent career development opportunity for a technically minded and dynamic individual looking to further their breadth of understanding of in-Service activities within Rolls-Royce Submarines. Responsibilities Supporting the Director – Services and Business Manager, with the opportunity to influence, strategic decision making across the DBU. Working closely with the Services 1st line to assist and run projects as requested by the Services Director. Accountable for the weekly Services Board meeting and will be expected to support the running of other Services-level reviews as required whilst in post. Ownership the Services Operating Model (annual review / update required) and associated Terms of Reference (annual review / update required) and promote adherence to these documents from their peers and seniors alike throughout their tenure to support the streamlined running of the Services DBU. Interacting with senior management within both Rolls-Royce Submarines and our Enterprise partners. Travelling to customer sites as appropriate. Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference 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. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. 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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. 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. The role is an ideal growth opportunity for a high performing individual at a staff grade who aspires to progress to senior levels within Rolls-Royce Submarines. Effective planning and self-organization. Ability to work effectively with minimal instruction, guidance and supervision. Ability to exercise agility and flex readily between tasks. Good written and verbal communication skills whilst working to tight deadlines. Ability to uphold a high standard of personal integrity and exercise discretion when communicating outside of the Services First Line. Capability to work within a strong team yet be sufficiently bold to speak up in discussions and provide an alternative viewpoint. Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Grade: 7 - 9 Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 23 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date 22 May 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.