Director of Networks & Technology

Gigaclear; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fibre broadband company in the UK is seeking an IP Network Engineer to lead and innovate in the development of a stable and high-performing network. This hybrid role involves owning the technical strategy and managing teams while fostering exceptional customer experiences. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in IP network engineering and be effective leaders. The company offers generous benefits, including a substantial pension plan and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Generous employer pension with up to 8% matched contribution

Income protection & life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Unlimited access to online training

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of senior-level IP network engineering.
• Previous experience in Telecoms, large carriers, or FTTP/FTTH infrastructure is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to build excellent relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and budget.
• Lead and manage teams of Network Architects, Designers, and Engineers.
• Innovate and automate processes to enhance network performance.

Skills

IP Network Engineering

Leadership and management

Cybersecurity

Operational Technology

Infrastructure engineering

Job description

To meet and exceed our business objectives, we need someone to own, lead, grow, and scale our network, infrastructure, and technology.

Bring your IP Network Engineering skills, along with a broader infrastructure engineering and Operational Technology skillset, to innovate and automate, taking us to the next level.

This is an opportunity to be forward-thinking, applying strategic ideas you may already have or will enjoy researching and implementing.

Our network is 10 years old, stable, and has been evolving without legacy issues. We have built a full fibre network of 14,000 km that transports data for 150,000 customers. With a customer growth rate of 40% annually, we plan to upgrade our core to 1.2Tb/s early next year.

You will own the technical strategy, roadmap, and budget. Your remit will include infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, infosec, and technology compliance.

You will also lead and manage teams, including Network Architects, Designers, Engineers, Transmission, and IT Operations.

This is a hybrid role, requiring at least one day a week based at our Head Office in Abingdon, Oxon.

Previous experience in Telecoms, large carriers, or FTTP/FTTH infrastructure would be beneficial but is not essential. What matters most is a strong understanding of senior-level IP network engineering, combined with skills that enable you to lead the business and teams effectively. A passion for using technology to deliver outstanding customer experiences is essential.

While technology is important, equally vital is your ability to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders and to lead and manage managers in a way that aligns with our values and culture. The customer always comes first.

Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP/FTTH) company, developing fibre-to-the-premises infrastructure in some of the most challenging areas of the UK, empowering communities with broadband that rivals city services.

If interested, please apply. A full Job Description (JD) is available for those progressing to the next stage.

Staff rewards, benefits, and opportunities:

• Generous employer pension with up to 8% matched contribution
• Income protection & life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, and Yay Days!
• Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access, and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and legal advice
• Unlimited access to online training and development via our Learning Management System
• Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
• Flexible working environment
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company-funded social events

Our values:

Our approach is guided by our mission, vision, and values: Find a way, Be committed, Do the right thing, Keep it simple.