Job Description

Partnership Manager National Composite Centre

Full time

Bristol

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing

You’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of all the RR funded programmes of work at the research centre, through working with both the centre’s staff and RR business teams. Ensure, with the support of the respective GPO's and wider business stakeholders, that the technical direction of the research at the centre aligns to our own.

You will lead improvement activities to improve the safe, secure, timely, and cost-effective delivery of high-quality research, for Rolls-Royce, at the centre. Represent and communicate the views of Rolls-Royce at centre and take a leadership role in broadening, growing and maintaining our portfolio of work. On occasion lead specific projects/activities either at the centre or on behalf of Manufacturing Technology.

Responsibilities

Governance - Represent the company on the relevant technical / operational committees. Ensure that our membership fees are spent wisely. Through the quality system raise concerns and opportunities for improvement and drive close out. Pull together senior RR stakeholders and the centres leadership to align thinking on a regular basis.
Successful Projects - Ensure that projects are well defined, planned correctly, technically appropriate and, once running, that the joint teams operate in a fashion that deliver solutions that add value.
Technical Alignment - Through partnership with the appropriate RR specialists, put in place, at the centre, joint roadmaps and associated core research projects to expand our technical knowledge. In addition, influence equipment selection at the centre and resource capability.
Strategic Fit - Proactively engage in the development of the centre and look for opportunities to marry current and emergent capability to requirements from across the business.
Continuous Improvement - Help to develop network wide improvement solutions and centre specific activities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the work we do.
Safe and Secure - Work with the centre to enable RR personnel to carry out work in an environment that is compliant with our corporate health and safety guidance. In addition, continuously review and fix, if required, systems and processes to secure our intellectual property.
Project Leadership - On behalf of Manufacturing Technology or a new/remote business personally lead specific projects, either within the centre or occasionally beyond, these can be technical or strategic in nature.
Communication and Marketing - Project the company and our interests with the employees of the centre, other members, funding agencies and other associated entities e.g. Universities. Represent the company in respect to VIP visits to the centre. Manage communications on behalf of the company, working with corporate comms and government relations to ensure content is correct.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Professionally qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or another national equivalent)
Knowledge of legal, contracts, collaboration agreements and IP management
Organised and demonstrated ability to create and manage projects from inception through execution
Ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external customers and key stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
Understanding of funding mechanisms and contacts in the funding agencies
Perseverance and ability to work independently to identify, prioritize and act upon emerging issues

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date : 2nd April 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering