General Manager EC&I

General Manager EC&I - Submarines

Full Time

Raynesway, Derby - Hybrid

What you will be doing

We are seeking a dynamic senior leader with previous demonstrated experiences of delivery and proven active leadership in a growth organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing nuclear business, supporting delivery of National Defence priorities and incredible new technologies.

The General Manager (GM) will be accountable for leading the overall performance of the EC&I organisation, ensuring the delivery of sustainable business outcomes through effective strategy execution, operational excellence, people leadership, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and engagement. The GM provides clear direction, ensures resources are aligned to business priorities, and drives a high-performance culture that fosters innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the EC&I Director the GM will be the point of contact for all EC&I Delivery & Supply Chain accountabilities across Rolls-Royce Submarines. Please add an opening paragraph explaining the role. This should contain the key selling points and why the role is important. Elaborate on any benefits, USP, career development, opportunities to grow etc. Please keep to a maximum of 3-4 sentences to ensure the advert captures attention.

Responsibilities

You will lead development and execution of the EC&I strategy to ensure both current and future requirements can be met in terms of growth, partnerships, improved performance & people capabilities in alignment with business goals

You will be accountable for all aspects of Safety, Quality, Cost, Deliver and People within your areas of the Business

You will be accountable for managing cross functional requests and deliverables which support the delivery of the EC&I vision

You will support the Exec to ensure delivery, project & supply chain accountabilities are able to be given swift attention and response to help realise the EC&I strategy requirements, translating strategic priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes

You will be responsible for stakeholder engagements and relationship management.

You will lead people management within the organisation to ensure the best possible business outcomes

You will be accountable for governance of processes and timely execution of business requirements

You will help drive strong employee engagement through transparent communication, recognition, and professional growth opportunities

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

Who we’re looking for

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

Significant experience in leadership roles across a range of relevant functional areas, demonstrating breadth of experience and of implementing change at pace

Experience of working in a growth organisation and demonstrated transformational projects

Has a proven track record delivering improved operational performance

Attended higher education and leadership development programmes for senior or high potential leaders

You have a safety-first mindset, with knowledge of health and safety standards and product integrity

Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen

Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and develop talent

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance competing priorities

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Grade: Management Level A

Closing Date: 5th November 2025

For further information please contact: Alison Connaughton

Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Posting Date

20 Oct 2025; 00:10

Posting End Date

05 Nov 2025

JR6141855