Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Full time

Derby

We are recruiting for two Technical Assistant roles to support our Directors of Commercial Aviation for both the Trent Fleet and Mature Engine Value Stream and the Trent XWB Value Stream.

These roles sit at the heart of the Civil Aerospace business, providing direct exposure to end-to-end value stream leadership and P&L delivery.  Working closely with the Directors and their leadership teams, you’ll gain first hand insight into how we drive performance across the product lifecycle, balancing operational delivery, commercial outcomes and long-term strategy.

This is a high impact development opportunity for individual looking to accelerate their careers.  You will build enterprise perspective, strengthen commercial and financial acumen, and develop the critical experiences required for future Value Stream or P&L Leadership roles

These roles are predominately based in Derby, with occasional UK travel.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the annual calendar for the team in accordance with the Civil Aerospace Leadership Team (CALT) and Group core meetings preparing presentations, papers and agendas for key meetings and events.  
• Capturing, organising and following-up on actions and outcomes from leadership team meetings.
• Preparing monthly CEO Board Report inputs.
• Programme managing key strategic Value Stream priorities including, tracking, updating, reviewing and cascading of key projects and activities. Working collaboratively across the value stream and civil aerospace to ensure an integrated approach.
• Completing day-to-day tasks for the Director – Commercial Aviation and first line as required.
• Supporting the Director – Commercial Aviation and wider leadership team on specific data analyses, project work and preparation of presentations and papers.
• Investigating and providing information on specific areas of interest as requested.

Preferred requirements:

• Commercial acumen and outcome focussed.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high achievement in their roles to date within the Company.
• Programme Management capability.
• Competence in Microsoft excel to use as a data analytical tool.
• An adaptable and resilient style.
• The ability to work with minimal instruction.
• The successful applicant will join the role for the period of the assignment and on completion would generally move into an appropriate career development opportunity.

For your personal development this role will give you:

• A broad overview of Civil Aerospace and sight of the Company’s wider strategic direction.
• Involvement in organisational change and implementation – as it is happening.
• Exposure to different leadership styles and approaches at a senior level, including the CALT.
• An increased network of contacts across the enterprise and with external organisations.
• Opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, increase confidence and personal empowerment to manage problems.

Why 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.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.