Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sustainability Manager - Submarines
Lead and deliver RRSL's sustainability strategy, net‑zero, reporting and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is a full-time, hybrid position based in Derby, reporting as Sustainability Manager for Rolls-Royce Submarines (RRSL). The manager will develop and deliver RRSL’s sustainability strategy and improvement programme, coordinating a net-zero, energy and waste reduction route map across the company’s operations, products and supply chain. Key responsibilities include leading the integrated sustainability strategy, creating a fully costed and risk-assessed plan, and ensuring statutory reporting compliance. The role also manages the Sustainability team, serves as the go-to sustainability contact, and oversees the production of ESG and sustainability reports. • Lead and deliver RRSL’s integrated sustainability strategy • Develop and implement a costed, risk-assessed net-zero, energy and waste reduction roadmap across operations, products and supply chain • Ensure compliance with all statutory sustainability reporting obligations • Manage the Sustainability team and act as the primary sustainability point of contact • Produce and edit ESG and sustainability reports and disclosures • Engage effectively with colleagues at all seniority levels on sustainability matters • Consistently meet performance targets and take proactive corrective actions • Create sustainability strategies, reports and communication materials for large organisations
Key Responsibilities
- ▸strategy lead
- ▸roadmap planning
- ▸statutory reporting
- ▸team management
- ▸esg reporting
- ▸stakeholder engagement
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has experience as a sustainability manager or in a comparable role within a large corporate setting, can engage with senior stakeholders, and consistently meets performance targets. Proven ability to produce sustainability reports, strategies and communications for large organisations, and a capacity to think broadly, share a vision and embrace change are essential. Working for Rolls-Royce Submarines requires a Security Check clearance, which the company will support, and candidates must be UK nationals or MoD‑approved dual nationals. The business’s multi-year transformation aims to create a high‑performing, resilient and growing company, underpinned by an inclusive, non‑discriminatory workplace. Applications close on 26 January 2026. Candidates may be asked to complete an online cognitive and behavioural assessment as part of the selection process. The posting was first made on 13 January 2026. • Demonstrate experience in sustainability management or similar roles within a complex corporate environment • Obtain or be willing to obtain Security Check clearance; eligible UK national or MoD‑approved dual national
Requirements
- ▸sustainability
- ▸security check
- ▸uk national
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸report writing
- ▸target driven
Benefits
Rolls-Royce prides itself on shaping the modern world and aims to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people. The company offers a culture that values individuality, diverse perspectives and high-performance, providing opportunities to work on world-class solutions.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-online assessment (cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing) may be required.