Document Controller in Derby

Location – Derby/Warrington/Manchester with Hybrid working Available

Salary – £30,000 - £39,400

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Document Controller, to be involved in the safety and regulatory compliance for game changing technology within the nuclear industry. We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Why this role matters:

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Programme Manager and working alongside the already established document controllers, this role plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining documentation and Life Time Quality records throughout the Rolls-Royce SMR organisation. The role shall support the strategy, development and management of both internal and external documentation while supporting the deployment of team members in those elements.

The team has a unique inclusive culture and is comprised of expert quality professionals all working together to achieve quality excellence. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the core team helping create systems and processes whilst developing a new energy technology. The team is growing and there is massive scope for progression, as the business grows so will your skill set and capabilities.

What you'll do:

• Documentation Management System in place and utilised internally and externally
• Development of Lifetime Quality Records strategy and deployment
• Robust documentation control measures in place to ensure documentation reliability and accessibility
• Documentation management process and procedure adherence
• Robust regular quality checks on system registers
• Documentation status reporting
• Documentation system improvements

Experience you will need:

• Documentation, procedure, process management system establishment and ongoing management
• Documentation control internally and externally to ensure reliability in documentation and accessibility
• Managing day to day administration of the document management system
• Demonstrable adherence to internal and external documentation management policies and procedures
• Performing a comprehensive quality check on each document and associated documents, following the programme defined documents protocols
• Experienced in the creation and review of documents with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Documentation system improvements
• Working alongside the Life Time Quality Records team

Training and Qualification Requirements:

• IT skills covering Access, Excel, Word and Outlook. Familiar with and experienced in using web-based applications/software
• Knowledge and use of document control systems

Pay and Benefits:

We anticipate paying a salary of between £30,000 - £39,400, plus:

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 7%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• 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
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We are Rolls-Royce SMR. Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.

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 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