Executive Office Engagement Manager
// Role Summary
Rolls-Royce is seeking an Executive Office Engagement Manager to support senior leadership within the Defence sector, focusing on creating high-quality presentations and strategic communication materials.
// Key Responsibilities
- Support the President of Defence and Chief of Staff with senior engagement materials.
- Lead the creation of content for business reviews and high-profile events.
- Develop agendas and content for key leadership meetings and conferences.
- Ensure accuracy and professionalism in all prepared documentation.
- Collaborate with the Defence Leadership Team and cross-functional teams.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Rolls-Royce is actively seeking an Executive Office Engagement Manager to provide comprehensive support to the President of Defense and the CEO of Rolls-Royce North America, as well as the Chief of Staff. This role offers a significant opportunity to enhance your business acumen and gain invaluable experience working at a senior level within a leading FTSE100 organization during a period of substantial transformation.
You will work closely with the President’s Chief of Staff and other members of the Executive Office. This pivotal position involves leading the development of accurate and professional presentations, papers, and preparatory materials for the President of Rolls-Royce Defence. The Engagement Manager will effectively leverage resources across the business and liaise with members of the Defence Leadership Team and their respective teams to ensure thorough preparation for high-profile internal and external events.
Why Join Rolls‑Royce?
At Rolls-Royce, we are proud of our heritage in shaping the modern world and are dedicated to being a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people globally. Joining us means the opportunity to work on world-class solutions within a culture that celebrates individuality as our greatest strength. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are crucial for innovation and foster our high-performance culture.
Responsibilities
- Support the President of Defence with input and content for senior engagements, including Customer meetings, Rolls-Royce Board or Executive Team meetings, and high-profile events.
- Liaise with the Defence Leadership Team to lead the creation of content for Rolls-Royce Business Reviews.
- Ensure that prep material for the President and Defence Leadership Team is accurate and professional.
- Develop the agenda and content for Defence Leadership Group monthly meetings and annual conferences.
- Set the standard for quality presentations and papers for both internal and external use.
Who We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
- Associate degree and 7+ years of experience in business, project management, or communications; OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in business, project management, or communications; OR
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in business, project management, or communications; OR
- JD/PhD; OR
- 9+ years of experience in business, project management, or communications in lieu of a degree.
Preferred:
- 5+ years of experience in the Defense business.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills: requires an individual who can work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams, building strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to leverage their expertise to achieve business objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: requires an individual who has excellent oral and written communication skills overall, with a particular ability to interact and communicate with executives, leadership, and individuals at all levels of the organization.
Regional Benefits:
Our people are our power, so when you join Rolls-Royce, you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits, from life insurance to gym discounts and tax-free cycling.
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
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 is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
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.