via Indeed · 7 October 2026 ·2 days ago

Senior Manager - Industrialisation Capability Acquisition

Rolls-Royce
Derby Full-time
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At Rolls\-Royce SMR, we’re tackling the energy challenge head on by building the next generation of clean energy. We're developing innovative small modular reactors, making clean energy more accessible while creating a UK success story with the potential to transform energy systems around the world.

The appointment of a Senior Manager \- Industrialisation Capability Acquisition will be a pivotal role at Rolls Royce SMR in being responsible for ensuring required capabilities are planned, developed and deployed at the right time to enable industrialisation delivery. You will be reporting to our Senior Manager \- Production Systems and your role will look like,

  • Identify future capability requirements and develop plans to ensure organisational readiness

  • Translate capability requirements into implemented solutions encompassing people, processes and tools

  • Assess organisational readiness and maturity levels, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities

  • Ensure capability solutions are successfully adopted across operational and programme functions
We seek an inspiring and tenacious individual who will have had exposure in regulated or safety‑critical environments (as you would expect nuclear "know\-how" will be of great interest to us, whilst those from defence, aerospace and manufacturing sectors may all have transferable capability).

We will need your application to showcase your experience and knowledge in the following areas:

  • Strategic capability development experience

  • Organisational readiness and maturity assessment expertise

  • Strategic workforce planning exposure

  • Capability modelling experience

  • Experience delivering organisational growth, transformation or capability improvement programmes

  • Strong programme and stakeholder management skills
Location \& Ways of Working

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity. In return we offer:

  • A salary between £71,000 and £93,200 depending on experience

  • 17% performance related bonus

  • A benefits allowance of £5,000 to build a personalised package

  • Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee

  • Holidays – 28 days \+ public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)

  • Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

  • Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

  • £250 one\-off home office setup payment
You’ll join a forward thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:
  • A flexible and supportive working environment

  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development

  • A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning
Pay Range:

£71,000\.00*

£93,187\.50
Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward\-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

  • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

  • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.

  • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector\-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

  • Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

  • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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