Head of Industrialisation Model in Derby

Rolls Royce SMR is on a mission to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. As the leading Small Modular Reactor programme in Europe, we’re building a British solution to a global energy challenge and shaping one of the country’s most significant green export opportunities.

The appointment of a Head of Industrialisation Model is a pivotal point in our development as they be accountable for the central coordination, integration and maturation of the Industrialisation Model, ensuring it operates as a coherent, scalable system for delivering RR SMR powerplants. Leading a team of 10–20 people directly, while also influencing and driving delivery across a broader network of 100–150 individuals, this will include:

• Developing and owning our Industrialisation capability strategy across People, Processes and Tools - ensuring this supports delivery at scale, and across multiple geographies.
• Being the central point of contact for, and interface with, the Delivery Advisory Committee, curating and architecting the bi-annual reviews and interim deep dive and red team engagements, administering the utilisation of DAC members across Industrialisation and Delivery.
• Leading workforce planning, resource modelling and organisational design for the Industrialisation Programme and Operations & Supply Chain.
• Establishing, and maintaining, governance for Industrialisation Model development, assurance and change control.
• Defining and maintaining a unified capability framework aligned to the Industrialisation Model.

We seek an influential and resilient leader, with demonstrable experience within large, complex engineering programmes (e.g. nuclear, defence, aerospace or energy) that showcases your understanding of how integrated models underpin safe, compliant and scalable delivery. We will need your application to showcase your experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Leading the integration of complex delivery models across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Programme functions.
• Defining and operating governance frameworks that ensure model completeness, consistency, maturity and controlled evolution.
• Translating complex, multi-disciplinary content into clear, structured and usable outputs, ensuring broad organisational understanding and adoption.
• Coordinating multiple SMEs, functions and senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment, resolving inconsistencies, and converging on a single coherent approach.

The above is but a summary, a full role profile is available from Alex Jordan (I am easy to find on LinkedIn) and the closing date for applications is 30-August-2026.

Location & Ways of Working: This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity.

In return we offer:

• A salary between £85,600 and £117,300 depending on experience.
• 20% performance related bonus and a longer term incentive scheme.
• A benefits allowance of £8,500 to build a personalised package.
• Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee.
• Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days).
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA.
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay.
• £250 one-off home office setup payment.

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.