Job Description
Job Title: GCAP Digital & IT Team Lead
Working Pattern: Days
Working location: Bristol/Hybrid (minimum 3 Days in the office)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital & IT Team Lead is available within our GCAP IT team.
GCAP (the Global Combat Air Programme) is a trilateral initiative launched in 2022 by the governments and industries of Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The programme will deliver an innovative stealth fighter, ready to face the threats of the future. It will provide decisive capability for its partner nations in Europe and the Indo‑Pacific, and contribute to wider global security
This role will provide team leadership and management for a team of IT professionals working to analyse and define new digital capability projects for the GCAP
What you will be doing:
Undertaking all people management, personal development activities and pastoral support for the team aligned to you.
Being accountable for the delivery of the team.
Working directly with the VP GCAP Digital & IT to ensure effective work flow down and prioritisation for the team, and as part of the leadership team, help set the expected culture and behaviours for the wider team.
Representing the team internally, nationally and internationally to build relationships with stakeholders in the programme and IT function and acting as a single point of contact for the activities of the team.
Building the capability of the team to support the scale and breadth of activities needed to support the GCAP effectively.
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Knowledge of IT and Digital solutions in the defence industry and experience of working in a high compliance environment
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of IT delivery processes and architectures
Demonstrable experience of building teams and processes to enable delivery of key business outcomes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with senior business stakeholders and bring technical concepts and roadmaps to life
Experience of working internationally or with a broad range of external stakeholders
Qualifications in project management (APM), agile (Product Owner or Scrum Master) or equivalent experience.
Regional Benefits:
Generous Annual Leave
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive
Grade: Level C
Closing date: 18/06/2026
Job Category
Information Technology
Posting Date
05 Jun 2026; 00:06
Posting End Date
18 Jun 2026
