Network Engineer

Overview

Join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation where technology empowers real-world impact. At Change Grow Live, we're looking for a passionate and skilled Network Engineer to help us transform the digital experience for our teams and the people we support.

This is more than just a tech role - it's a chance to be part of something truly meaningful. As a Network Engineer at CGL, you'll be at the heart of maintaining and evolving a national network infrastructure that supports life-changing services across the UK.

Do you want to use your tech skills to make a real difference?

At Change Grow Live, we support people to change their lives for the better - and behind every one of our frontline services is a robust and secure digital foundation. We're now looking for a Network Engineer to join our mission.

You'll be a key player in designing, maintaining, and evolving our network infrastructure - including SD-WAN and Cisco Meraki environments - to ensure high performance, security, and availability across our national footprint. You'll work with brilliant colleagues, forward-thinking leaders, and have the opportunity to shape solutions in collaboration with regional engineers and third-party providers.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and compassion - and we'll support your growth with professional development, flexible working, and a culture that puts people first.

Where:

Hybrid

Hours:

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary:

£56,661.24 - £60,105.54 Dependent on experience (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Responsibilities

About the role:

1. Design, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN networks using technologies such as Cisco Meraki.
2. Administer network infrastructure.
3. Monitor and optimise network performance using tools such as SolarWinds and Meraki Dashboard.
4. Apply network security best practices, supporting IDS/IPS, NAC, VPNs, and secure remote access.
5. Commission and support network infrastructure that integrates with Microsoft Teams telephony and VoIP services.
6. Automate routine network tasks and configurations using scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash).
7. Lead or support technical projects, including office setups, network refreshes, and new service implementations.
8. Guide and instruct regional "remote hands" engineers to perform physical installs, patching, and troubleshooting.
9. Act as a key escalation point for major incidents, providing prompt and thorough technical resolution.
10. Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on networking best practices.

About you:

1. Demonstrable success with LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and WWAN design and deployment in enterprise environments.
2. Proven experience with Cisco Meraki and HP networking equipment.
3. Strong understanding of network protocols and security technologies, including IDS/IPS, 802.1x, and Wireless 802.11 standards.
4. Experience using network monitoring tools.
5. Experience working with enterprise firewalls and security appliances.
6. Familiarity with VoIP platforms and Microsoft Teams telephony integration.
7. Experience collaborating with third-party suppliers, service providers, and support vendors.
8. Exposure to automation scripting for network and infrastructure tasks.
9. Experience managing or supporting technical projects, including stakeholder engagement and planning.
10. Practical experience working with and guiding remote hands / on-site engineers to complete physical tasks with clarity and precision.
11. Relevant networking certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CompTIA Network+ or Security+, JNCIA, MS Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate)

What we will give to you:

1. 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us) rising by 1 day for each years' service.
2. Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
3. Contributory pension scheme.
4. A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
5. A friendly and supportive team.
6. Training, career development & progression opportunities.
7. Refer a Friend and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.
8. Mileage allowance provided.

Why join CGL?

1. Be part of a cause that changes lives
2. Work with modern technologies in a fast-evolving environment
3. Enjoy real autonomy, flexibility, and opportunities to innovate
4. Thrive in a team that supports learning and development at every stage

If you're ready to build networks that power change, we'd love to hear from you.

Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 51 to 54 (£56,661.24 - £60,105.54)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Joshua Bridgens | josh.Bridgens@cgl.org.uk | 07771115801

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Scheme check at a basic level.