Internal Communications Manager

Rolls-Royce; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Share Matching

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Internal Communications Manager for the Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) function in a Derby or Bristol hybrid role. The post involves shaping and delivering internal communications that support strategic priorities and transform engagement in a complex, matrixed organisation.

You will craft content, drive campaigns, and collaborate across functions to bring the ET&S narrative to a broader audience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing and influencing internal communications plans within a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Outstanding writing and editorial skills with ability to explain technical subjects clearly.
• Experience delivering insight-led communication strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Credibility advising senior leaders in a complex environment.
• Strong collaboration across functions and senior peers.
• Passion for engineering, technology, innovation and/or safety communications.
• Experience handling confidential information including government-related matters.
• Track record of managing communications and/or creative agencies to budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the ET&S internal communications strategy, campaigns and change communications.
• Draft content that translates complex engineering topics into clear, compelling narratives.
• Identify channel opportunities to improve understanding of priorities and programmes.
• Collaborate with Rolls-Royce divisions to broaden storytelling reach.
• Use insights to prioritise activity, measure success and improve communications.
• Advise ET&S leaders to communicate with greater clarity and impact.

Skills

Internal comms strategy

Editorial skills

Insight-led communications

Senior leader advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering/Tech familiarity

Confidential information handling

Agency management

Job description

Job Description

Internal Communications Manager: Engineering, Technology & Safety

Derby or Bristol – Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Full time - 1-year maternity cover

Why join Rolls-Royce?

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, you'll 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.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Internal Communications Manager to shape and deliver internal communications for the Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) function in Derby or Bristol.

You will help colleagues understand and engage with ET&S priorities, engineering expertise and its role in Rolls-Royce’s transformation. Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) is the team at the heart of Rolls-Royce, with the capabilities to drive engineering and manufacturing excellence, enabling fast and efficient development and deployment of safe, innovative and mature products.

We deliver cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering and manufacturing solutions that enhance efficiency, performance, sustainability and safety, keeping Rolls-Royce competitive, future-ready and a trusted partner for all our customers across Civil Aerospace, Defence, Power Systems and Nuclear.

Key Accountabilities

As Internal Communications Manager: Engineering, Technology & Safety, you will be responsible for communications that engage employees in our strategic priorities and build credibility in our narrative, aligned with the company communications strategy and corporate narrative.

• Plan and deliver the ET&S internal communications strategy, including campaigns and change communications, to build our reputation for engineering expertise and create a culture of high performance, belonging and safety
• Commission and draft content that turns complex engineering and technical subjects into clear and compelling stories to demonstrate our engineering narrative across the organisation
• Identify opportunities across our channel mix to drive stronger colleague understanding of ET&S priorities and business capability programmes that support our ongoing organisation-wide transformation
• Work across functions and Rolls-Royce divisions to bring the ET&S story to a broader colleague audience and identify opportunities for shared storytelling
• Use colleague insight and listening to prioritise activity, set clear measures of success, evaluate impact and continually improve communications
• Advise and influence ET&S leaders and experts, helping them communicate with greater clarity and impact

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing and influencing internal communications plans for a complex, cross-functional team within a highly matrixed organisation.
• Outstanding writing and editorial skills, with proven ability to communicate complex technical subjects clearly and credibly
• Experience developing insight-led communications strategies with measurable outcome
• Credibility and confidence advising and influencing senior leaders within a complex organisation
• Strong collaborative approach, with a proven track record of excellent teamwork with senior peers
• Passion for and knowledge of engineering, technology, innovation and/or safety communications
• Experience of handling confidential information which may be business-sensitive or related to government security
• Track record of managing communications and/or creative agencies to time and budget
• Ability to coach teams to get the best out of agency relationships

Regional Benefits

• 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!

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.

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.

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.

Job Category

Corporate Affairs

Posting Date

23 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

05 Nov 2026