Quality Professional (Assurance)

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit allowance

Bonus opportunity

Life assurance

Income protection

Holiday allowance

New-joiner payment

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking an experienced audit, governance and assurance professional to advance our compliance and risk management framework. You will plan, deliver and continuously improve audit activities, assess processes and controls, and collaborate with stakeholders to close gaps and drive assurance across the business.

Ideal candidates will hold a degree or equivalent, bring strong QA knowledge, and be a qualified Lead Auditor with IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a technical/programme environment.
• Significant quality assurance knowledge gained within a technical or programme environment.
• Qualified Lead Auditor. IT literate with ability to analyse and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit, review, and assurance activities in accordance with approved plans and methodologies.
• Develop competence in risk-based auditing, evidence gathering, reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to support assurance programme.
• Apply assurance activities to identify non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
• Support management and closure of corrective actions with process owners and stakeholders.
• Support development of other auditors and assurance personnel.
• Demonstrate expertise in assurance techniques, compliance requirements, and governance processes.

Skills

Quality assurance knowledge

Lead Auditor

Data analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IT literacy

Data interpretation

Job description

Location

Location – Derby/Warrington/ Manchester with Hybrid working Available

About Us

Rolls‑Royce SMR is here to transform how nuclear energy is delivered—cleaner, faster and at global scale. Our teams are developing one of the world’s most advanced small modular reactors, helping secure affordable, low‑carbon energy for generations to come. We’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support organisational governance, assurance, and compliance objectives through the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of audit, review, and assurance activities. The role is responsible for undertaking independent assessments of processes, systems, products, and associated controls to evaluate compliance, effectiveness, and risk management arrangements. Working collaboratively with business functions and stakeholders, the role provides assurance that organisational, regulatory, customer, certification, and internal requirements are effectively implemented and maintained throughout the Rolls‑Royce SMR business. Through a risk‑informed approach, the role promotes continual improvement, operational excellence, organisational learning, and effective process ownership. Where required to address business priorities and capacity demands, the role will work collaboratively with stakeholders to support compliance and governance activities, including deviation management, non‑conformance processes, corrective actions, reporting, and associated data management.

What we’ll need you to do

• Deliver audit, review, and assurance activities in accordance with approved plans and methodologies.
• Develop competence in risk‑based auditing, evidence gathering, reporting, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to support successful assurance programme.
• Apply assurance activities consistently to identify non‑conformances and improvement opportunities.
• Support the effective management and closure of corrective actions through collaboration with process owners and stakeholders.
• Support the development of other auditors and assurance personnel.
• Demonstrate expertise in assurance techniques, compliance requirements, and governance processes.

What we’re looking for

Degree qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Significant quality assurance knowledge gained within a technical or programme environment. Qualified Lead Auditor. IT literate, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and present it as clear, actionable information. Experience within the nuclear industry, including familiarity with regulatory requirements, ISO 19443, ASME III, and NQA‑1 design and construction code expectations, would be desirable.

What’s in It for You

A salary between £42,000 - £55,150 , £2,200 benefit allowance, 12.5% bonus opportunity, 6x pensionable life assurance, 50% income protection, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and a £250 new‑joiner payment—alongside opportunities for development and progression.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency‑based interview and may be asked to provide evidence of document management capability. This role requires BPSS checks as part of our onboarding process.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. If you meet around 75% of the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and offer flexible or part‑time working where possible.

Pay Range

£42,000.00 - £55,125.00

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
• We are a Disability Confident organisation and committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are Rolls‑Royce SMR

A career with Rolls‑Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls‑Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low‑carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls‑Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls‑Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our Culture

Commitment to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. Diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. We are a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Rewards & Benefits

What we offer At Rolls‑Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.