Communications Specialist

Rullion; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications firm in the North East of England is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to support the review and modernization of communications infrastructure, focusing on satellite and radio technologies. The successful candidate will bridge technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and robust processes. Strong telecommunications background, stakeholder management, and process mapping skills are essential for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in telecommunications and communications infrastructure.
• Proven ability to gather and document business requirements.
• Experience working on communications transformation or infrastructure replacement programmes.
• Experience in process mapping and operational process design.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Experience contributing to or developing technical strategy documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working on communications transformation or infrastructure replacement programmes.
• Exposure to large‑scale or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess current communications infrastructure, including satellite and radio transmission systems.
• Lead technical assessments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the replacement and modernization of existing communications strategy.
• Support the replacement and modernisation of existing communications strategy.
• Work closely with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to drive informed decision‑making.

Skills

Telecommunications expertise

Stakeholder management

Process mapping

Technical assessment

Operational process design

Technical strategy documentation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Communications Specialist to support the review, assessment, and replacement of existing communications infrastructure, with a particular focus on satellite and radio transmission technologies.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with a strong telecommunications background, who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear requirements, robust processes, and a future‑fit communications strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current communications infrastructure, including satellite and radio transmission systems
• Lead technical assessments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to the creation of a technical strategy paper for communications transformation
• Support the replacement and modernisation of existing communications strategy
• Work closely with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to drive informed decision‑making

Qualifications

• Strong background in telecommunications and communications infrastructure
• Experience working with satellite and radio transmission communications
• Proven ability to gather and document business requirements
• Experience in process mapping and operational process design
• Ability to conduct technical assessments and translate findings into actionable insights
• Experience contributing to or developing technical strategy documentation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working on communications transformation or infrastructure replacement programmes
• Exposure to large‑scale or regulated environments