Head of Logistics Operations
Location: Flexible (Warrington, Derby or Manchester with hybrid working)
Salary: £85,600 – £113,800 + £8,500 allowance + 20% bonus + 15% LTIP
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls-Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity.
Our Operations & Supply Chain function plays a critical role in delivering our first-of-a-kind SMR and future global fleet. Logistics is central to this, ensuring the safe, efficient and predictable movement of materials across factories, construction sites and customer locations worldwide.
In this context, we’re looking for a Head of Logistics Operations to lead the strategic delivery and integration of global logistics operations across our programme. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Programme teams to ensure logistics is fully aligned and enabling delivery at scale.
Reporting into the Head of Logistics, you’ll play a key role in shaping our global logistics capability, driving operational excellence and ensuring a resilient, high-performing logistics model.
Experience in complex, regulated industries such as energy, nuclear, infrastructure, aerospace or defence.
Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular engagement across our sites and partners.
We anticipate paying a salary of between £85,600 - £113,800 DOE plus:
You’ll be joining a rapidly growing organisation at a critical stage of its development, offering excellent opportunities for learning, professional development, and long-term career progression within a purpose-driven and innovative environment.
Pay Range:
£85,600.00
£112,350.00
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. 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. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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.
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
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