Strategy & Business Development Manager

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and 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.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Strategy & Business Development Manager, to be involved in prospecting world changing technology by developing meaningful relationships with some of largest entities across the globe.
Reporting to the Head of Industrial Markets for Rolls-Royce SMR, this role will work as a key part of the team responsible for progressing strategic opportunities relating to the sales and deployment of Rolls-Royce SMR compact nuclear power stations and the growth of the wider Rolls-Royce SMR business. With a strong track record of customer business and strategic account development, senior stakeholder management the role will be for a motivated self-starter with the ability to represent the company nationally and internationally.
You will be working independently within a team of 20 to deliver market and customer strategies and new sales campaigns which will in turn develop partnerships, increase customer satisfaction and, ultimately, secure orders.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
You should have a robust experience of operating within customer Business Development and able to work across the breadth of a sales pipeline. This could include:

• Ability to propose, get business endorsement and subsequently launch and manage a plan that best enables Rolls-Royce SMR to achieve a long-term or overall aim, leveraging our strengths and mitigating our weaknesses.
• Ability to systematically identify, analyse and implement actions that will develop trusted relationships with new customers, and enhance relationships with existing customers.
• You will be a technically minded, able to work alone, as well as part of an integrated team with shared vision in a flexible and agile working environment. You should also be able to identify the root causes of both internal and customer problems and develop effective and / or innovative solutions.
• Practical experience of senior external relationship management with commercial and Governmental organisations, ideally within the nuclear industry and / or the energy industry setting is highly beneficial, though candidates from other industries such as aerospace and marine will be considered.
• You will have excellent communication skills with a proven record of public speaking and engagement with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a semi or non-expert audience.

Pay and Benefits
We anticipate paying a competitive, a performance related bonus of up to 12.5%, an attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we re a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that 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.
Rolls-Royce SMR is 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.
Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.