Job Description

Discover: Behind the Scenes
Duration: 4 days, Tuesday 3rd March – Friday 6th March 2026

Location: Derby
 

Why 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.

Ever wondered what it's like to work behind the scenes at a global company? Now’s your chance. Rolls-Royce is offering a 4 day insight experience designed to give you a real-world glimpse into our business, people and future. 

With the opportunity to expand your skills this opportunity could be your backstage pass to developing your future career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Finding out more about Rolls-Royce
• Collaborating on a team project, from initial challenge to final professional presentation
• Developing key skills through workshops focused on employability and personal growth including future-ready skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and professional confidence
• Experiencing real-world engineering and innovation through hands-on activities
• Connecting with current apprentices through networking sessions and Q&As
• Getting practical advice on applying for future opportunities at Rolls-Royce

Who we’re looking for:

• Students who are currently in year 12
• No specific experience or subjects required
• Be able to commit to all 4 days of the experience (including travel if you’re not local to Derby) which will take place between Tuesday 3rd March and Friday 6th March 2026
• Before applying, you’ll need to complete the ‘Future Ready Skills’ module on our virtual work experience platform, Discover: On Demand, you can access the platform here. 
  • This will require creating a free account
  • The module is called ‘Future Ready Skills’ and it will take between 45 minutes and 1 hour to complete
  • You’ll then receive a certificate of completion, which you can download directly from the Discover: On Demand platform under the “My Achievements” section
  • You’ll need to upload this certificate as part of your Discover: Behind the Scenes application

Note: we’re not able to support with expenses for accommodation. However, if you would like to speak to us about helping to cover local travel expenses or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Closing Date: 3rd February 2026, 12:00pm (midday)

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for the opportunity without regard to any protected characteristics.