GCAP Digital & IT Team Lead

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 GCAPWhy join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture

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.

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.

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

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

Closing date: 18/06/2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Information Technology Posting Date
05 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date
18 Jun 2026
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