Acquisition Manager - ESN

BT Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications seeks an Acquisition Manager for the Emergency Services Network. The role involves managing mobile deployment programs and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and upgrades. Ideal candidates will have experience in telecoms acquisition and strong stakeholder management skills. Join a diverse and innovative team committed to societal impact and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers and third parties.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Programme Management contact for BT/EE’s ESN programmes.
• Manage suppliers and coordinate with RAN teams for delivery.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Service Assurance

System Administration

Decision Making

Education

Experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition

Knowledge of the Electronic Communications Code

Job description

Acquisition Manager - ESN

Posting Date: 12 May 2025

Unit: Networks

Location: 1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

Function: ESN Networks

Locations: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, or Glasgow

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a major strategic priority for BT, aiming to deliver one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks worldwide. BT is the official supplier providing mission-critical and trusted communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. ESN will replace the Airwave network, building on EE’s existing 4G network, to provide essential voice, data, and critical communication services to 300,000 frontline emergency service members.

BT and EE Property Team seeks an Acquisition Manager to support mobile deployment programmes under the ESN contract with the Home Office. The role involves managing instructions across multiple suppliers and partners nationwide, including third-party and neutral host site providers.

The successful candidate must be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) at minimum, with potential requirement for National Security Vetting (e.g., CTC, SC, or NPPV).

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as the primary Programme Management contact for BT/EE’s ESN programmes, including legal agreements and site upgrades, reporting regularly to senior management.
• Manage suppliers and coordinate with RAN teams to ensure delivery of upgrades and new builds.
• Understand programme requirements, forecasts, KPIs, and key deliverables.
• Provide regular updates on risks, issues, and delivery commitments to senior leaders.
• Implement strategies and process improvements to meet programme timelines.

The skills you’ll need

• Troubleshooting
• Service Assurance
• System Administration
• Decision Making

What we would like to see on your CV

• Experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition, Property, or Estates functions related to RAN deployment.
• Knowledge of the Electronic Communications Code (2017) and its legal applications.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a proven delivery track record.
• Experience managing suppliers and third parties.
• Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making skills.

Joining BT means being part of a company that values diversity, innovation, and societal impact. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working options, and a culture of growth and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.