Head of Fixed Connectivity Service

Ministry of Defence; England; On-site; GBP 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence seeks a Head of Fixed Connectivity Service to lead complex digital services supporting secure communications for 90,000 users. This leadership role demands technical expertise and commercial acumen, overseeing a budget of £340 million and a team of around 200 specialists, driving innovation and delivering change.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading network/connectivity programmes at scale.
• Strong technical knowledge of networks and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of complex connectivity services and ensure business-critical continuity.
• Manage large-scale technology programmes and ensure alignment with Defence Digital strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Innovation

Tools

Network Infrastructure

Voice and Data

Job description

Organisation: Ministry of Defence

Role: Head of Fixed Connectivity Service

Location: Any defence site with regular travel to Corsham

Salary: SCS1 - Up to £117,800

The Ministry of Defence has an ambition to put modern digital capability at the heart of how it operates to create winning advantage. The effective exploitation of information and supporting technology is a force multiplier - digital technologies, together with the effective capture, analysis and use of information, will enable transformative military and business performance. Strong Digital coherence will enable the frictionless flow of information across all operating domains, thereby enabling multi-domain integration.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as Head of Fixed Connectivity to lead the delivery and evolution of some of the most complex, secure, and critical digital services within the UK. You will be responsible for a portfolio supporting secure communications for 90,000 users across the MOD's global footprint - including internet gateways, cloud access, email services, and remote connectivity. This includes planning and overseeing the rollout of next-generation voice and data networks such as 5G, underpinned by a budget responsibility of £340 million and a workforce of around 200 specialists.

This is a key leadership role within the Defence Digital Senior Leadership Team, demanding a blend of commercial acumen, technical expertise, and transformational leadership.

You will:

• Drive delivery of complex connectivity services and ensure business-critical continuity.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of civil servants, military personnel, and contractors.
• Manage large-scale technology programmes and ensure alignment with Defence Digital strategies.
• Act as a senior technical service owner, guiding service design, performance, and security.
• Manage commercial relationships and large supplier contracts to deliver quality and value.
• Represent Defence Digital at senior forums and contribute to cross-government digital initiatives.

What we are looking for

A proven digital leader with:

• Extensive experience leading network/connectivity programmes at scale.
• Strong technical knowledge of networks and infrastructure (including voice and data).
• Exceptional commercial and supplier management skills.
• Deep understanding of programme delivery, risk management, and financial oversight.
• A track record of delivering innovation and driving change within complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills at senior government and industry levels.

To apply, please click 'Apply'.

When applying, please ensure that you provide the following information:

• Your CV
• A supporting statement (of not more than 2 pages) detailing how you can address the Essential criteria
• Contact telephone numbers as well as your personal email address
• A completed diversity monitoring form, this will appear on screen as part of the application process.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please do contact our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson who will be delighted to speak with you: Shoaib Haroon on or Martyn Brereton on

Should you have any queries about the application process, please contact Toria Lorman-Connolly on or via

Closing date: Monday 26 May 2025, 11.55pm