Technical Assistant to Director Infrastructure - Submarines

Job Title: Technical Assistant to Director Infrastructure - Submarines

Working location: Raynesway/Jubilee House, Derby  

Grade: 8-10

A development opportunity has arisen for an individual to support the Infrastructure Director and the first line in a range of tasks exposing them to a broad range of senior, Executive and Customer stakeholders. You will support the Director in preparation of communication and briefing documents, the management of events and projects as required and the effective and efficient running of the Infrastructure DBU.

It is a highly visible and varied role that provides an excellent opportunity to gain a broad business perspective on the operations of the overall Infrastructure DBU, as well as being a pivotal time supporting the company’s growth ambitions.

This is an unique opportunity for someone in our business looking to become a future leader in the company. You will have high ambitions, be committed and agile to the changing priorities faced by the DBU management team. This experience is likely to transform your thinking to become at the heart of the strategy of securing the future of Rolls-Royce Submarines.

The successful applicant requires excellent organisational and team planning skills.

Due to the sensitive nature of the information which will be handled throughout the tenure of the role, a trustworthy individual with high personal integrity is required.

You will be based in Derby across Raynesway and Jubilee House. It is anticipated that this role will be operated on a 12-month rolling secondment basis.

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. 

What you will be doing: 

• Retrieve, manipulate and present a range of data in graphic (or other formats) to support business enquiries on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Prepare the agenda, produce minutes, monitor and progress actions relating to Infrastructure DBU meetings, including business performance, enablers, assurance and strategic alignment to Submarines.
• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of events involving VIP visitors, arrange visitors to site and security clearance as required.

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. 

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an appropriate technical or business discipline
• Experience in manipulating data using Microsoft Office based applications (e.g. Excel)
• Ability to cope with a wide variety and at times unpredictable tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Trustworthy and discreet

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

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.