Forum Facilitator SDE (Secondment 12 to 24 months) Submarines
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Forum Facilitator SDE - (Secondment 12 to 24 months) - Submarines
Full time
Bristol/Hybrid (3 days a week in-person)
An outstanding secondment opportunity is available with the Submarine Delivery Enterprise in Bristol.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the UKs Submarine Enterprise by driving meaningful cross-industry collaboration and improvement. You will have exposure to executive leadership across organisational boundaries broadening their understanding of our wider enterprise portfolio and deliver meaningful best-for-enterprise change.
This exciting role is at the heart of one of the UKs most complex and vital defence programmes where you will be responsible to a respective MOD 2* functional director and forum of pan-enterprise leadership coordinating transformation change initiatives and the development of strategic solutions.
What team you will be working in
You will be joining the Submarine Delivery Enterprise (SDE) - a collaborative team connecting together Tier 1 Industrial Partners (Rolls-Royce Babcock BAE Systems) within the submarine enterprise.
The SDE team work together to address strategic and shared challenges across the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) portfolio with the goal of bringing clear honest insights to the table and present those as opportunities for enterprise change through the sponsorship and action of our enterprise leadership.
The SDE operate under direct mandate from the SDA CEO and are governed by the Submarine Delivery Leadership Board (SDLB) - a forum of Tier-1 Industrial Partner Managing Directors (or equivalents) and a cross-section of 2-3*s from the main MoD entities engaged on the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) programme.
As part of the SDE a Functional Capability Framework (FCF) is being rolled out which consists of nine functional capability forums led by MoD 2*s. These forums are designed to enhance collaboration across the enterprise by bringing together Industry Partners.
In this role you will be working as a Forum Facilitator to jointly deliver change across these 9 functional capability fora.
The nine Forums to be operated are: Engineering and Safety Commercial Supply Chain Infrastructure Finance Data and Digital Manufacturing Operations Security People
What you will be doing
As a Forum Facilitator working in the FCF under the SDE you will have opportunities to develop and apply yourself to deliver Best for Enterprise outcomes through the following:
- Lead and Coordinate Provide strategic guidance and coordination by leading the forum towards clear agreed outcomes aligning priorities with MoD 2* and industry directors and supporting leadership decision-making through established governance frameworks.
- Drive Transformation and Continuous Improvement Oversee delivery by removing barriers and sharing best practices identify opportunities by addressing risks and fostering improvement ideas and lead change through readiness workshops planning sessions and engagement forums.
- Foster Inclusive Collaboration and Team Alignment Cultivate an open and productive environment by facilitating cross-functional teamwork to address challenges ensuring discussions remain inclusive balanced and focused.
- Manage Impacts Assess change risks and shape mitigation strategies
- Communicate Clearly Hold briefings and feedback sessions with consistent messaging
Position Qualifications:
To be successful in this role and deliver with pace you will need experience in:
- Driving delivery of improvement/change projects across diverse teams.
- Communicating with confidence and effectively translating complex information with clarity.
- Engaging influencing and motivating diverse stakeholders.
- Applying strategic thinking to convert complex goals into actionable plans
- Lateral thinking and collaborative nature to deliver challenging goals.
Having experience in any of the nine functional capability areas would be advantageous but is not necessary.
Formore than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you dont already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or in MoD approved cases a dual national
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.
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.
Grade: 8-10
Job Category
Project ManagementPosting Date
05 Jan 2026; 00:01Posting End Date
12 Jan 2026
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