Acquisition Manager - ESN

BT Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications seeks an Acquisition Manager for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) project. This role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring program delivery across the UK, while requiring strong stakeholder management skills and a background in telecom acquisitions. The position offers a competitive salary, a 10% annual bonus, and a flexible working model.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous leave

Family leave

Health support

Virtual GP

Training

Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition, Property, or Estates functions related to RAN deployment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Programme Management contact for BT / EE’s ESN programs.
• Manage suppliers and liaise with RAN teams for delivery of upgrades.
• Provide regular updates on risks, issues, and delivery status.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Service Assurance

System Administration

Decision Making

Education

Experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition

Understanding of the Electronic Communications Code (2017)

Job description

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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

Location: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a strategic priority for BT. It aims to be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks globally, providing mission-critical communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. ESN will replace the Airwave network, leveraging EE’s 4G network to deliver voice, data, and critical communications to 300,000 frontline emergency personnel.

The BT and EE Property Team seeks an Acquisition Manager to support mobile deployment programs under the ESN contract with the Home Office. The role involves managing instructions across multiple suppliers and partners throughout the UK, including site types and landlords such as third parties and neutral host providers.

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

What you’ll be doing

• Act as the primary Programme Management contact for BT / EE’s ESN programs, including legal agreements and site upgrades, reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage suppliers and liaise with RAN teams to ensure delivery of upgrades and new builds.
• Understand program requirements, forecasts, KPIs, and key deliverables.
• Provide regular updates on risks, issues, and delivery status to senior leaders.
• Implement strategies and processes to improve program timelines.

The skills you’ll need

• Troubleshooting
• Service Assurance
• System Administration
• Decision Making

What we would like to see on your CV

• Proven experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition, Property, or Estates functions related to RAN deployment.
• Understanding of the Electronic Communications Code (2017), its applications and evolution.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with front-end delivery experience.
• Experience managing suppliers and third parties.
• Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making skills.

At BT, we connect and empower millions daily. We offer attractive salaries, benefits, and a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. Benefits include a 10% annual bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits, generous leave, family leave, health support, virtual GP, training, shares schemes, discounts, and more.

Flexible Working
This role offers a 3-2 flexible working model, with 3 days onsite and 2 flexible days.

BT has over 175 years of heritage, serving 1.2 million business customers globally. We lead in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms, fostering innovation and diversity. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and encourage candidates who may not meet every requirement to apply, as they may still be a great fit for this or other roles.