Job Description Strategy Manager, Defence Full time Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven, curious and business minded individual to join our Corporate Strategy team in our Bristol, UK hub. The Strategy team works closely with senior leadership and is trusted to solve complex problems that will have an impact on the strategic direction of the business. This individual will lead various project types including market assessments, portfolio analysis, and competitive intelligence. Responsibilities Support Defence and Group Strategic Initiatives Lead market and competitive assessments to help inform investment decisions Obtain a deep understanding of key UK Defence programs and the impact to Group Use the art and science of strategy to solve complex business problems Support development of formal recommendations to ET members We’re a global provider of defence aero-engine products and services with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including: transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. 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. This paragraph is an opportunity to sell the role in more detail, elaborate on any benefits, USP, career development, opportunities to grow etc. 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. 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. A business minded individual with aerospace and defence experience Consulting experience a plus Able to lead complex projects across multiple functions A motivated self-started eager to learn 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 Grade: Management Level C For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moorerolls-royce.com Job Category Global Strategy & Business Development Posting Date 27 Feb 2025; 00:02 Posting End Date 05 Mar 2025