Robert Spencer
Yuulong,Victoria
Summary
Innovative and results-driven nuclear engineering professional with a First-Class Honours degree and a proven track record in business development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional project delivery. Skilled in leading complex projects, shaping policy, and driving growth through innovation for the wider industry. Recently returned from a career break spent exploring new countries and cultures, which broadened my global perspective and deepened my adaptability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior sales consultant
Golf Warehouse NZ
Christchurch, Canterbury
2024.09 - 2025.04
- Drove a 157% increase in both individual and B2B sales across the Southern Canterbury region by strengthening client relationships.
- Managed high-value client accounts and supported the successful delivery of major events including the New Zealand Open.
- Implemented successful marketing strategies that increased social media interaction 41%.
- Delivered inclusive golf lessons to expand community participation.
Business development lead
Rolls-Royce
Derby, Derbyshire
2023.03 - 2023.10
- Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships across the international space sector.
- Defined and delivered Rolls-Royce's space partnering strategy, leading to a £2.9M package of work for the UKSA.
- Co-authored government white paper to influence policy on space, nuclear power, and propulsion.
- Conducted comprehensive competitor and market analysis.
- Designed strategic routes to market for existing capabilities that could be implemented into new fields.
Nuclear Skills Academy apprentice co-ordinator
Rolls-Royce
Derby, Derbyshire
2022.02 - 2023.02
- Assisted in the creation of three pioneering nuclear apprenticeship programs, addressing critical skills gaps and establishing a national benchmark for nuclear workforce development.
- Defined requirements and competency standards.
- Represented Rolls-Royce on national media outlets and government forums, including the House of Lords.
- Streamlined recruitment and onboarding of apprentices and senior staff.
Design engineer (Apprentice)
Rolls-Royce
Derby, Derbyshire
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Delivered multiple critical subcomponents on time and to specification, supporting key project milestones and performance objectives.
- Directed cross-functional engineering reviews addressing design, materials selection, and manufacturing, driving informed decision-making and design excellence.
Project engineer (Apprentice)
Rolls-Royce
Derby, Derbyshire
2021.06 - 2021.12
- Led the delivery and integration of a mission critical tooling capability within a within a tightly constrained, in-service setting.
- Oversaw the full engineering lifecycle, from initial concept development through to regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
- Managed project timelines and budgets, delivering the final product on schedule and within financial constraints.
- Implemented strategic risk mitigation plans, improving overall operational stability.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Electronical Engineering
University of Derby
Derby 2019.09 - 2023.06
NVQ Level 6 - Aerospace Engineer (Degree)
Royal Aeronautical Society
London 2019.09 - 2023.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Nuclear Energy, Quantum Physics & Finance
MIT Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Online 2020.08 - 2021.10
NVQ Level 5 - Project Management - Six Sigma
Brentwood Open Learning College
United Kingdom 2020.02 - 2020.07
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Economics, EPQ
Beauchamp College
Leicester 2018.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Nuclear energy subject matter expert
- Customer relationship management
- Strategy development
- Cross functional team collaboration
- Professional development co-ordination
- Emotional intelligence
- Resource planning & budgeting
- Risk management
- KPI tracking and reporting
- Agile and lean six-sigma methodologies
- Market analysis
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Business development
- Process Improvement
- Networking
- Public speaking
- Product lifestyle management (PLM)
- Computer aided design
Affiliations
- An enthusiastic sportsman having represented at national level in baseball and county level in cricket.
- Whilst travelling, I immersed myself in a community-focused way of life. This strengthened my adaptability, cultural awareness, and interpersonal communication—skills that will continue to inform my professional mindset and approach to teamwork in diverse environments.
Timeline
Senior sales consultant
Golf Warehouse NZ
2024.09 - 2025.04
Business development lead
Rolls-Royce
2023.03 - 2023.10
Nuclear Skills Academy apprentice co-ordinator
Rolls-Royce
2022.02 - 2023.02
Design engineer (Apprentice)
Rolls-Royce
2022.01 - 2022.12
Project engineer (Apprentice)
Rolls-Royce
2021.06 - 2021.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Nuclear Energy, Quantum Physics & Finance
MIT Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering
2020.08 - 2021.10
NVQ Level 5 - Project Management - Six Sigma
Brentwood Open Learning College
2020.02 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Electronical Engineering
University of Derby
2019.09 - 2023.06
NVQ Level 6 - Aerospace Engineer (Degree)
Royal Aeronautical Society
2019.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Economics, EPQ
Beauchamp College
2018.09 - 2019.06