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Lease Officer
Lease Officer – Derby/ Hybrid (Full-Time)
Why Join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce, we are proud to be a business that has truly shaped the modern world and are committed to driving progress—powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. By joining us, you’ll:
- Work on world-class solutions within a culture that values individuality and fosters innovation.
- Contribute to a high-performance environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are celebrated.
- Play a role in our transformation programme, helping Rolls-Royce become high-performing, competitive, resilient, and growing.
Position Summary
We are seeking an ambitious Lease Officer to join our team in Derby as part of Aether, Rolls-Royce’s asset management division.
Aether manages assets on behalf of third-party owners, enabling the efficient lease and return of civil aircraft engines to airlines globally. Your role will focus on:
- Delivering services within agreed timeframes
- Improving turn-around time between leases
- Maintaining engine asset value
- Minimising risk for all stakeholders
As part of a new, dynamic team, you’ll work closely with senior management daily and across both Derby (core team) and London (supporting functions). The hybrid model allows you to balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Accountable for acquisition and transfer of engines, managing interactions with multiple internal and external organisations.
- Technical due diligence—overseeing technical acceptance and providing technical recommendations to customers utilising lease management services.
- Delivering and retrieving technical records to support lease and redelivery processes, ensuring compliance with requirements.
- Overseeing the physical condition of assets during leasing, end-of-lease redeliveries, and operator compliance checks.
- Ensuring continued engine serviceability and availability, including acquisition due diligence and lease return adherence.
- Identifying and resolving operational issues while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Liaising with airlines, MROs, and OEMs to facilitate smooth lease transactions and enhance programme delivery.
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Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- A degree in Aircraft Maintenance Management, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a comparable role.
- Experience working in customer service, technical project management, or powerplant departments within:
- Aircraft/Airplane leasing or engine leasing companies
- MROs (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul providers)
- Technical advisory firms or major airlines
- Willingness to travel, including short-notice assignments.
Preferred Criteria:
- Strong business acumen and proven project management experience (formal qualifications a plus).
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet demanding deadlines and deadlines under pressure.
- Experience in managing customer/vendor relationships, particularly with:
- Airlines
- MRO providers
- OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
- Working technical knowledge of Rolls-Royce Trent engines.
- Exceptional interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
- Ability to solve complex problems while keeping customers as the primary focus.
- Familiarity with engine shop visit processes and airline engineering operations.
- Proficiency in asset management software, such as:
- CMS, STREAM, EFPAC, Flydocs
- Leasepoint, Salesforce
- OEM engine portals
- Computer literacy and digital adeptness (knowledge of above systems considered an advantage).
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Benefits
Work-Life Balance & Recognising Achievement
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Competitive retirement savings scheme (Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust).
- Group Life Assurance providing a lump sum benefit in the event of death while employed.
Financial & Wellbeing Support
- Income Protection offers financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Matched Shares Scheme—buy one share, get one free! Invest in Rolls-Royce now for a better future.
Health & Wellbeing
- Digital GP consultations for convenient, accessible health advice.
- Wellbeing support integrated into a culture of inclusivity and growth.
Additional Information
Job Category: Service Operations
Location: Hybrid (built in Derby, with some travel—possibly short notice)
Application Deadline: Posting End Date: 15 July 2026
Key Dates:
- Online assessments (where required) may be part of the selection process (cognitive & behavioural aptitude testing).
- Instructs for the next steps will be provided if you progress.
Company Vision & Culture: Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace where everyone’s individual strengths and backgrounds are valued. Our goal is to innovate the future with the same excellence that shaped our legacy.
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest, and most competitive solutions to the world’s power needs. Join us in transforming aviation and beyond.
Now actively seeking applicants who can captain change and sustain our high-performance legacy.
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