- Location
- Bristol Filton (UK-B), United Kingdom · Derby
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Internship
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- Today
- Source
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Description
Job Description
Internal Communications Manager: Engineering, Technology & Safety
Derby or Bristol – Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
Full time – 1-year maternity cover
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Internal Communications Manager to shape and deliver internal communications for the Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) function in Derby or Bristol.
You will help colleagues understand and engage with ET&S priorities, engineering expertise and its role in Rolls-Royce’s transformation.
Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) is the team at the heart of Rolls-Royce, with the capabilities to drive engineering and manufacturing excellence, enabling fast and efficient development and deployment of safe, innovative and mature products.
We deliver cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering and manufacturing solutions that enhance efficiency, performance, sustainability and safety, keeping Rolls-Royce competitive, future-ready and a trusted partner for all our customers across Civil Aerospace, Defence, Power Systems and Nuclear.
What you will be doing:
As Internal Communications Manager: Engineering, Technology & Safety, you will be responsible for communications that engage employees in our strategic priorities and build credibility in our narrative, aligned with the company communications strategy and corporate narrative.
- Plan and deliver the ET&S internal communications strategy, including campaigns and change communications, to build our reputation for engineering expertise and create a culture of high performance, belonging and safety.
- Commission and draft content that turns complex engineering and technical subjects into clear and compelling stories to demonstrate our engineering narrative across the organisation.
- Identify opportunities across our channel mix to drive stronger colleague understanding of ET&S priorities and business capability programmes that support our ongoing organisation-wide transformation.
- Work across functions and Rolls-Royce divisions to bring the ET&S story to a broader colleague audience and identify opportunities for shared storytelling.
- Use colleague insight and listening to prioritise activity, set clear measures of success, evaluate impact and continually improve communications.
- Advise and influence ET&S leaders and experts, helping them communicate with greater clarity and impact.
Position Qualifications:
- Proven track record of developing and influencing internal communications plans for a complex, cross-functional team within a highly matrixed organisation.
- Outstanding writing and editorial skills, with proven ability to communicate complex technical subjects clearly and credibly.
- Experience developing insight-led communications strategies with measurable outcomes.
- Credibility and confidence advising and influencing senior leaders within a complex organisation.
- Strong collaborative approach, with a proven track record of excellent teamwork with senior peers.
Preferred Requirements:
- Passion for and knowledge of engineering, technology, innovation and/or safety communications.
- Experience of handling confidential information which may be business-sensitive or related to government security.
- Track record of managing communications and/or creative agencies to time and budget.
- Ability to coach teams to get the best out of agency relationships.
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: Level C
Maternity cover: 1 year
Closing Date: 9th October 2026
People Leader: Vicky Crouch
For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga