Rolls-Royce Enterprise Skills Accelerator (fmd) 1 year programme

Job Description

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce in our Enterprise Skills Accelerator programme youll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

The best business professionals are rarely conventional. So why contain yourself to a conventional career path Join the Enterprise Skills Accelerator and develop years worth of skill experience and network connections in a matter of months.

As a skills first organisation Rolls-Royce is committed to developing people who are ready for the future. People who have the agility behaviours knowledge and mindset to deliver change add value and support our transformation however our business requires.

This is exactly what our Enterprise Skills Accelerator is designed to give you. So if youre looking for a versatile career as part of an iconic high-performing constantly evolving company this is an opportunity like no other.

Position summary:

Enterprise Skills Accelerator is an intensive development programme geared towards future-focused leadership skills.

We know the foundations future business leaders need. And through real-world gigs (or placements) group projects self-driven learning and access to our amazing leaders experts and networks youll gain the behavioural technical and mindset skills that will set you up for success at pace.

Within 12 months youll have attained a postgraduate qualification and unlocked an agile mindset with the ability to learn unlearn and relearn however the future of work requires. Youll develop an appreciation for emerging tech and AI in the business environment enabling you to challenge how we work while adding strategic value and commercial impact. So you have the potential to become an agile leader in any area.

Its an experience tailored to you. Ongoing skills assessments ensure learning opportunities are structured around your needs ensuring breadth. And with access to opportunities across our whole enterprise leadership coaching and the ability to self-direct your own study towards a professional qualification youre in control of the pace of your progression.

What youll be doing:

As an intensive personalised programme we cant say exactly what your experience on the Enterprise Skills Accelerator will be. But heres a rough outline of what the journey involves.

• In October 2026 youll begin with an immersive 1-month induction travelling to the UK and across Germany where youll connect with leaders and learn about our culture strategy and the products and services that power protect and connect people globally.

• Youll kick-start your fully funded post-graduate qualification meeting support networks understanding key modules and gaining access to the resources available for your self-directed learning.

• Youll also go on a weeks residential course with Outward Bound testing and developing your human skills agility and resilience in a dynamic environment.

• Post-induction a skills assessment will help identify your strengths and development areas followed by a 5-month gig (or placement) to develop business technical skills.

• Our gigs span the entire enterprise from strategy and sales to change programmes customer/supplier negotiations and programme/change execution.

• Midway through youll collaborate with other Accelerator members on a 6-month strategic project solving a real business challenge and presenting your roadmap and business case to executive leaders - a key milestone for your qualification. Throughout youll attend exclusive masterclasses work with senior sponsors and receive one-to-one mentoring.

• After 12 months a second skills assessment will determine your progression into a future role within our enterprise considering your skills and where you can add value at pace continuing to shape an agile impactful career.

Who were looking for:

Business-minded graduates who are curious motivated and eager to learn. Designed with experiences and support for those early in their career youll have graduated in the last three years (by your start date with us) and be mobile to travel to and be based from any one of our key locations in Germany. If you thrive on change want to accelerate your career and are excited to shape the future of a global ambitious enterprise wed love to hear from you.

Our Enterprise Skills Accelerator programme is designed to equip graduates with foundational skills structured development support networks and early career experiences.

The Enterprise Skills Accelerator programme is not designed to develop engineering or technical skills. If youve studied engineering we still want to hear from you. Youll find a stronger fit with our Engineering & Technology Graduate Scheme.

Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. Well expect that of you too.

What we offer:

Competitive pay and a professional qualification

We believe in investing in our people. Thats why youll receive a competitive salary. And youll work towards a fully funded post-graduate certificate.

Unique insight

Experiencing the inner workings of our organisation youll appreciate and role model all it means to be One Rolls-Royce; an expert in our operating model and strategy; how it cascades connects and is mobilised across our enterprise.

Future-ready skills

Youll become a high-performing resilient change agent who operates between the lines and is comfortable with ambiguity. Youll not only be an effective communicator but youll also develop the ability to influence stakeholders think critically develop business cases navigate our internal and external networks tell a story and bring others along on the journey: an agent of change.

Exciting prospects

Along with unrivalled exposure and invaluable experience youll complete this programme with the kind of advanced network you wouldnt get anywhere else. A network wholl help you continue to challenge how we work and deliver strategic projects as you move into a future in our open talent marketplace. Key opportunities will be in Manufacturing Services Procurement Planning & Control People Team and Project Management roles. And with the leadership foundations you will have built who knows where else that could lead.

Gain the skills to transform and perform. Apply now.

Note that assessment centres will run from early March and full security clearance may be required for those working in some parts of our business.

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 a being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

Close date: 12.02.2026

Requisition number: JR6149212

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