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Business & Enterprise 12-month internship

See inside and get a head start

This programme is all about developing your business potential. To see broadly equivalent to the first year of our graduate programme, you’ll be working alongside diverse and talented people, on live projects that really matter. You'll have the chance to gain valuable experience in and get an amazing insight into the way we work, and the culture of Rolls-Royce and the breadth of our business. Perform well, and you could also be offered a place on our graduate development programme when you complete your studies.

As well as 12-month internships, we run 10-week summer internships, meaning you can choose the best option to fit your studies. If your university course requires a 6-month placement, please apply to our 12-month internship vacancy and highlight this as part of your application, and we will discuss the opportunities available with you.

What you’ll need

Working towards a degree in any subject. What's most important to us is that you live and breathe our values (Trust, Integrity and Safety) and behaviours (Agile, Bold, Collaborative and Simple) and want to shape the future of our business. You’ll also need:

A passion for the future of sustainable power and the work you do
An open-minded, curious, collaborative and agile approach to problem-solving and in developing the skills to bring out the best in the people around you
Initiative and adaptability to build your desired career, with support from our leaders

What you’ll get

£19,000 (paid pro rata for less than 12 months) plus a £300 relocation payment to support with moving and hybrid working

How long?

12 months (or 6 months where this is a university course requirement)

Where?

Various, including Derby, Bristol and Birmingham, you’ll need to be flexible

What you’ll do

You’ll get an amazing insight into the breadth of our business from strategy to innovation, customer management to procurement and more. This could include working with customers or supply chain, procurement, strategy, innovation, government relationships, commercial and contracts. You could be involved in sales opportunities and contract negotiations. Or you could find yourself helping purchase the parts for a highly efficient jet engine, a building or IT system. Across all of this, you'll focus on building strong connections with our partners, suppliers and customers and developing your leadership skills.

You'll be aligned to one of our business areas, Civil Aerospace, Defence, Electrical, Group IT, Group Business Services or Submarines and participate in rotational 'gigs', moving from team to team and project to project. We want to inspire you and give you as many options as possible at this early stage of your career. It’s all about growth, and how you we can help you find the best fit.

Thanks to a combination of digital learning and on-the-job training, you’ll build a wealth of new skills with the help of industry experts. People who are as invested in your success as you are.

What you’ll experience

You’ll be included, supported, recognised, developed and empowered to succeed. So, be yourself, be your best and who knows where it could take you.

Inclusion

Our employee resource groups are an important part of how we are building an inclusive culture and team around the world. All groups are open and welcoming to every employee whether or not they share the defining characteristic or life experiences. They include

African and Caribbean Professional Network (ACPN), a network for our employees from African and Caribbean cultures.
EAST, a network and community for everyone to embrace and share the diversity and culture of Asia.
Multi-Faith Network (MFN), a network for people of different faiths and beliefs.
OPEN, a network for employees affected by disabilities or underlying health conditions.
Prism, a network for our LGBT+ employees and their allies.
Rolls-Royce Armed Forces Network. Rolls-Royce has received the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award representing the highest badge of honour available to those that employ and support service men and women, reservists, cadet adult volunteers, veterans, and their families.
UK Gender Diversity Network (UK GDN), a network for men and women which aims to develop a gender agnostic culture.

Community & STEM

Wherever we are in the world, we’re part of the community. Our people are engaged in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) and we sponsor a range of STEM initiatives including Female Undergraduate of the Year and our social inclusion Undergraduate of the Year award - Excellence through Adversity.

We’re also actively involved in other community areas, including the environment, arts, culture and heritage activity and social investment. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to get involved if you’d like to support others on their own journey.

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Social life

Social distancing and lockdown rules allowing of course, our graduate cohort have long socialised out of work. Many of our sites have sports and leisure facilities and all have a varied social scene. At last count, our graduates in the UK were running over 100 clubs and groups.

From paintballing and skiing to volunteering or a night out, there’s a lot on offer, and you’ll have the opportunity to take part from day one. It’s a great way to explore your surroundings and meet new people at every stage in their career.

We are currently closed for applications. To register your interest join our talent community