Rolls - Royce SMR
Capability Lead – Process Innovation
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Role: Capability Lead – Process Innovation
Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Through the development of our Small Modular Reactor technology, we are creating a British solution to a global energy challenge, helping accelerate the transition to low-carbon power while building a world-class engineering and manufacturing organisation.
The Team
The Governance and Process team sits at the heart of our Engineering function, shaping how work gets done across a rapidly growing organisation. We combine governance, process excellence, digital enablement and continuous improvement to create scalable ways of working that support innovation, collaboration and delivery at pace.
The Opportunity
In this context, we're looking for a Capability Lead – Process Innovation to support our Capability Lead – Governance and Process in defining and embedding the next generation of engineering processes and ways of working. This is a highly influential role that will help shape how our organisation operates as we scale, ensuring that processes are practical, data-driven, digitally enabled and capable of supporting long-term programme success. Rather than maintaining established frameworks, you'll have the opportunity to build new approaches from the ground up, driving innovation across people, process, data, tools and performance management to create meaningful improvements across the Engineering Directorate.
We'll Need You To
- Lead the on how we going about the design, development and deployment of innovative engineering processes and operating models that improve delivery performance and organisational effectiveness.
- Drive the adoption of digital and data-led approaches, identifying opportunities to automate activities, improve visibility and enable better decision-making through performance insights.
- Champion continuous improvement by testing, refining and evolving processes based on feedback, performance measures and emerging business needs.
Why This Role?
This is a pivotal role during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You'll bring strategic thinking, pro-active drive and the ability to influence across a complex stakeholder landscape while combining innovation with a strong focus on practical delivery and measurable outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience.
- Experience architecting ways of working across people, process, data, tools and performance.
- Experience of taking process improvement initiatives from concept through to implementation, adoption and measurable business outcomes.
- Knowledge of process design methodologies, systems thinking, enterprise architecture and the use of digital tools, workflow platforms or data analytics to improve performance.
- The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, balancing competing priorities while building consensus around new approaches.
A Little More About The Role
Success in this position will come from your ability to see the bigger picture while remaining focused on practical implementation. You'll assess how processes interact across multiple functions and identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and enhance ways of working. You'll help establish an increasingly integrated operating model, ensuring that process design considers the full organisational ecosystem—including people, process, data, tools and performance analytics. By leveraging data and digital solutions, you'll support the evolution of a more efficient, transparent and insight-led engineering organisation. This role offers significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence how a growing organisation matures its delivery capability.
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Location
We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This role is based in Derby and will require regular attendance at our office to collaborate with stakeholders and support the implementation of new ways of working.
What's In It for You?
- Salary: £60,000-£78,750
- Bonus: Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance: £2,200 per annum
- Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays: 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private Medical Insurance: BUPA single cover health care
- Life Assurance: 6x pensionable pay
- Access to professional development and career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling organisation
Security & Screening
Due to the nature of our industry, successful candidates will be required to successfully complete:
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Financial probity checks
These checks are assessed on a case-by-case basis and are not considered simple pass/fail criteria.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
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. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable workplace adjustments where needed to support colleagues in performing at their best.
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 around 75% of the requirements for this role, we'd love to hear from you. If you're considering a career move, returning to work, or making a sector change, please get in touch. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills and different perspectives. If not for you, please share with someone who might be interested.
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.
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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We are Rolls-Royce SMR
A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
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 can thrive.
What We Offer
At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands.
Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.
Your Career Journey
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.
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