Hybrid Capability Manager – UK Lifecycle Services

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About the role

  • Capability Manager leading UK Lifecycle Services at Rolls-Royce for engineering personnel in Derby or Bristol. Overseeing team performance, strategy, and compliance with engineering standards.

Responsibilities

  • To lead, develop and engage assigned Engineering personnel to meet current and future business requirements.
  • To deploy assigned staff to approved business activities/technical programmes
  • To own and support definition of the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy.
  • To ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity
  • To ensure that world class capability is effectively utilised to provide products and services that satisfy business requirements.
  • Manage the Failure Investigation Teams in Bristol and Derby including wellbeing, resourcing, absence and performance.
  • Accountable for cost, quality, delivery and capability of the team.
  • Bandwidth in technical knowledge regarding aerospace materials, material related processes and manufacturing.
  • Manage the embedded supplier relationship and offload strategy.
  • Identify and implement cost and efficiency improvements within the team and global capability.
  • Ensure full compliance with legal and contractual obligations relating to chemical/substance declaration, supported by robust processes, governance, and verified data.
  • Lead the Chemicals Management function, providing technical leadership, governance, and assurance across engineering lifecycle activities.
  • Own workforce strategy and delivery, including resource planning, recruitment, subcontracting, and capability development aligned to business needs and budgets.
  • Drive team performance and capability, including objective setting, performance management, professional development, and long-term skills sustainability.
  • Embed engineering excellence through adherence to corporate processes, regulatory standards, lifecycle reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as a key interface across the business and supply chain, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder alignment, knowledge sharing, and operational integration.

Requirements

  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent
  • Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the Sector Customers and Programmes
  • Demonstrates effective leadership & engineering skills
  • Capable of building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviours
  • Understanding of Company Quality policies and processes deployed within the resource group
  • Experienced in applying process improvement techniques and driving business improvements

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
  • Matched Shares scheme
  • Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
  • Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

Job title

Capability Manager – UK Lifecycle Services

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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