Leadership programme
This programme is about finding and developing people who will become the future leaders of our business. If you’re passionate about getting the best out of the teams and the resources around you, this could be the path for you.
Once you’ve chosen your discipline – Customer Management, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Management – you’ll experience a number of different parts of Rolls-Royce, challenging your ability to succeed in diverse environments. At the same time, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of our business, which will prepare you to take up a globally significant leadership role in around five years if you’re successful.
Every programme consists of two distinct parts. Part one typically lasts 18 months and is made up of a series of six-month placements, at least one of which will be overseas. Once you’ve proved yourself as a possible future leader, part two kicks
in – consisting of two 18-24 month posts, giving you the opportunity to build on what you’ve learnt by taking on more responsibility and autonomy.
Although the assignments you work on will be live, you’ll still have full support and back-up from the graduate programme to help you sharpen your strengths and progress your career.
Find out more about the programmes below:
Engineering
Overview
Our 12,000 engineers around the globe help find the answers to some of the industry’s toughest challenges. Some of them are multidisciplinary, some are specialists, and some are world experts in their field. But all of them show outstanding technical knowledge, determination and the ability to work as part of a team.
Leaders within Engineering are accountable for technical work, whether they’re managing groups of people or projects. So our Leadership graduates need to have a broad mix of technical skills and proven leadership ability.
Professional Excellence graduates initially focus on developing in-depth technical knowledge in a specific engineering discipline or a particular area of the business. From this foundation, some choose to grow into specialists, while others broaden their skill base or develop leadership experience.
Whichever programme you choose, you’ll be exposed to the entire product lifecycle, designing integrated systems for optimum cost. As you develop, the challenges will increase in complexity and responsibility, combining on-the-job learning with training modules and project work.
For more information about a career in engineering at Rolls-Royce, visit our engineering pages.
Engineering areas
Here are just some of the challenges you could work on.
Aerothermal/Fluid Dynamics - Our engineers use and develop the latest CFD modelling techniques to simulate engine or component performance. Experimental roles commission and support tests to get the best possible data for analysis. They are involved in all aspects of the design process – from new concepts with leading research universities to testing products.
Component and System Design - Our Design Engineers work to understand requirements and then create new solutions or modify existing ones. The process demands a complete understanding of what the customer requires and the ability to integrate knowledge, data and information from many disciplines.
Controls and instrumentation Systems - Our Controls Engineers ensure the safe and efficient operation of our customers’ products, embedding increasing levels of system complexity into software, gaining customer interface and whole-systems knowledge at the same time.
Electrical Systems - New aircraft and ship designs are using more and more electricity. Electrical Engineers design advanced electrical systems that generate power for our products, designing interfaces and machines to manage, convert, store and transfer power from source to where it’s needed
Development/Services - Development Engineers are at the centre of any new product certification or modification clearance programme, supporting in-service products or obtaining new-product-type approval and certification.
Manufacturing Engineering - Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for developing state-of-the-art processes, acquiring new capabilities, factories and machinery, and introducing new products to production. It’s thanks to them that world-leading products and services can be delivered, using manufacturing, assembly and repair capabilities.
Materials - As well as delivering new materials solutions and providing expert advice to design teams, Materials Engineers control raw materials and components manufacturing. Working with the latest technologies, they liaise closely with University Technology Centres to develop a deep understanding of new materials, learning how best to integrate them into our products.
Mechanical/Stress - Mechanical Engineers work closely with the design community, Materials Engineers and manufacturing to understand stress and vibration loads across the engine, and on specific components. The focus is on optimisation, and making sure that parts are fit for purpose, cost-effective and simple to manufacture.
Performance - Performance Engineers play a crucial part in the development of new products – making predictions on key performance criteria such as thrust, fuel burn or power output. They use theoretical models, validated using real data from tests. We also have a specialised Aircraft Performance team, who make predictions for new concept specifications to air framers.
Nuclear Engineers - Nuclear Engineers work at the forefront of civil and submarine nuclear innovation and technology. Our Radiation Physics and Shielding Engineers assess radiation hazards and design, while our Reactor Physics Engineers support the current submarine reactor fleet and design new reactor cores for the Royal Navy. Both areas offer a diverse range of technical challenges – research, reactor operations, computational modelling and more.
What you'll need
For either programme, you should have excellent communication skills, a flexible attitude and bags of initiative. In the UK you’ll need either an MEng or an MSc, along with a 2:1 degree minimum and an A-level grade B or above in Maths and Physics (or Maths and Chemistry).
US candidates should be engineering majors with a minimum overall GPA of 3.3.
Other candidates will need the national equivalent of these qualifications.
Please refer to www.naric.org.uk
Where
Asia (India, Japan, Singapore), Canada, Germany, Nordics (Finland, Norway and Sweden), UK and US
Which Programme?
Professional Excellence programme
Leadership Development programme
Salaries
UK: £26,300 – £28,800 + £2,000 joining bonus
Other: Competitive
Salaries are subject to regional variation and can change.
For more information on how we reward excellence, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Apply now
Find your desired programme in our search and apply pages and apply online. You’ll be asked to answer a number of questions, as well as providing the usual career history information. Please remember that this is your opportunity to sell yourself.
For resources to support your application, you can visit the following sites: www.naric.org.uk and www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information, please visit our How to Apply page.
Customer Management
Overview
Long-standing, close and productive relationships with our customers around the world have enabled us to deliver the products and services that truly meet their needs. And for the future, we believe our continued success will be inextricably linked to our ability to develop strong relationships with customers – and to demonstrate a thorough understanding of their businesses.
This is an area of the business in which exceptional interpersonal skills and strong business acumen can make all the difference. Your placements could be in sales support, commercial, marketing, services or business improvement. As well as benefiting from both formal and on-the-job training, you’ll receive coaching and mentoring from a senior manager.
What you'll need
You’ll need a strong academic record pre-university and a bachelor’s degree (2:1 achieved or expected in the UK).
US students need an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
Other candidates will need the national equivalent of these qualifications. Please refer to http://www.naric.org.uk/
Where
Asia, UK (Bristol, Derby) and US
Which Programme?
Leadership Development programme
Salaries
UK: £28,800 + £2,000 joining bonus
Other: Competitive
Salaries are subject to regional variation and can change.For more information on how we reward excellence, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Apply now
Find your desired programme in our search and apply pages and apply online. You’ll be asked to answer a number of questions, as well as providing the usual career history information. Please remember that this is your opportunity to sell yourself.
For resources to support your application, you can visit the following sites: www.naric.org.uk and www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information, please visit our How to Apply page.
Finance
Overview
One in 44 people employed at Rolls-Royce is a dedicated finance professional. And each one of them plays a critical role in our business.
They work across three main areas:
- Maintaining financial records and providing statutory accounts.
- Giving tax, treasury and compliance management advice to minimise risks to the business.
- Providing financial information commercial recommendations to make sure projects are delivered to budget.
Wherever you work, you’ll develop technical and business skills and play a key part in strategic development, decision-making and the implementation of improvement initiatives.
Throughout the programme, you’ll benefit from a mix of project work, structured training, and on-the-job assignments.
What you'll need
You’ll need a strong academic record pre-university and a numerate bachelor’s degree (2:1 achieved or expected in the UK).
US students need an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
Where
UK and US
Which Programme?
Leadership Development programme
Salaries
UK: £28,800 + £2,000 joining bonus
Other: Competitive
Salaries are subject to regional variation and can change.
For more information on how we reward excellence, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Apply now
Find your desired programme in our search and apply pages and apply online. You’ll be asked to answer a number of questions, as well as providing the usual career history information. Please remember that this is your opportunity to sell yourself.
For resources to support your application, you can visit the following sites: www.naric.org.uk and www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information, please visit our How to Apply page.
Human Resources
Overview
To be a successful global business today, organisations need to be both flexible and nimble – with the ability to transform rapidly. HR plays a critical role in supporting this. Getting it right means we can build our capability in a way that’s aligned with our objectives and the challenges we face.
As a graduate in HR, you might be a business partner for a specific area, work in our centres of excellence, or gain people leadership experience and technical expertise as part of our shared services operations.
Wherever you work, you’ll develop knowledge and skills through a blend of on-the-job experience and formal training, with mentoring from a senior manager. You’ll have the chance to work across Europe, North America and Asia. And you’ll study towards accreditation with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), or a regional equivalent.
What you'll need
In the UK, you’ll need a strong academic record pre-university and a good bachelor’s degree (2:1 achieved or expected).
In the US, you’ll need to have graduated with a master’s degree in Human Resources within the last 12 months, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Other candidates will need the national equivalent of these qualifications.
Please refer to www.naric.org.uk
Where
Germany, Norway, Singapore, UK and US
Which Programme?
Leadership Development programme
Salaries
UK: £28,800 + £2,000 joining bonus
Other: Competitive
Salaries are subject to regional variation and can change.
For more information on how we reward excellence, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Apply now
Find your desired programme in our search and apply pages and apply online. You’ll be asked to answer a number of questions, as well as providing the usual career history information. Please remember that this is your opportunity to sell yourself.
For resources to support your application, you can visit the following sites: www.naric.org.uk and www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information, please visit our How to Apply page.
Manufacturing Engineering
Overview
Manufacturing Engineers are fundamental to the ability of Rolls-Royce to deliver on our promises. They focus on developing new manufacturing technologies and facilities, realising challenging product designs – and controlling methods of manufacture, assembly and repair throughout the product lifecycle.
The graduate programme has been developed to fully prepare you for a manufacturing engineering leadership role. As well as mentoring and high-quality professional and leadership training, you’ll experience challenging assignments across new technologies, capability acquisition, continuous improvement and product introduction. You’ll also be exposed to broader operations management at locations around the world.
What you'll need
Excellent communication skills plus plenty of initiative and a flexible attitude are essential. You’ll also need an MEng or MSc, along with at least a 2:1 degree and an A-level grade B or above in Maths and Physics. If you haven’t studied Physics, we’ll accept grade B or above in Chemistry.
US candidates will need to be engineering majors with a minimum overall GPA of 3.3.
Other candidates will need the national equivalent of these qualifications.
Please refer to www.naric.org.uk
Where
We have opportunities in the Americas, Asia (Singapore) and Europe (UK and Norway), so you should expect to spend time living and working overseas.
Which Programme?
Leadership Development programme
Salaries
UK: £28,800 + £2,000 joining bonus
Other: Competitive
Salaries are subject to regional variation and can change.
For more information on how we reward excellence, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Apply now
Find your desired programme in our search and apply pages and apply online. You’ll be asked to answer a number of questions, as well as providing the usual career history information. Please remember that this is your opportunity to sell yourself.
For resources to support your application, you can visit the following sites: www.naric.org.uk and www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information, please visit our How to Apply page.
Operations Management
Overview
Operations rarely come as complex as those you’ll find at Rolls-Royce. Gaining expertise in this aspect of business will ensure you play a big part in the continuing success of our own manufacturing, assembly and repair facilities – as well as the external suppliers who make around 70 percent of our components.
On offer, you’ll find a wide range of operations management and future general management roles. Along with high-quality training and mentoring, you’ll take on challenging assignments in core operations functions, such as manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain planning & control and quality. These challenges could take you to a variety of locations around the world.
What you'll need
Strong leadership skills and a good technical, science or numerate degree (2:1 or above in the UK, GPA 3.0 or above in the US) are a must.
Other candidates will need the national equivalent of these qualifications.
You’ll also need to show a passion for operations management and the desire to work globally.
Please refer to www.naric.org.uk
Where
Americas (Brazil, Canada, US), Asia (China, Singapore) and Europe (Germany, Norway, UK)
Which Programme?
Leadership Development programme
Salaries
UK: £28,800 + £2,000 joining bonus
Other: Competitive
Salaries are subject to regional variation and can change.
For more information on how we reward excellence, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Apply now
Find your desired programme in our search and apply pages and apply online. You’ll be asked to answer a number of questions, as well as providing the usual career history information. Please remember that this is your opportunity to sell yourself.
For resources to support your application, you can visit the following sites: www.naric.org.uk and www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information, please visit our How to Apply page.
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