Pre-sales Technical Consultant

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pre-Sales Technical Consultant to provide specialist technical input into proposals and projects. This role requires significant experience in the Broadcast industry, particularly in video technologies and network systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions while leading and mentoring others. With a commitment to flexible working and a strong focus on employee growth, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment that shapes the future of connectivity.

Benefits

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Gymflex

Travel insurance

Dental insurance

Buy and sell annual leave

Employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Expertise in Broadcast industry with innovative design capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with sales and technical teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input into bid proposals and projects.
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Lead and mentor engineers and technicians.

Skills

Video compression systems

Digital TV standards

IP and fibre Networks

Playout

VOD

Streaming optimisation

IP Security

Solution architecture designs

Satellite datacomms

Cloud-hosted environments

Job description

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Pre-Sales Technical Consultant (Video)

Location: Commutable distance to Winchester / London with a view to being onsite once a week

The Pre-Sales Consultant, reporting into the Pre-Sales Manager, will provide specialist technical input into bid proposals, projects, and technical documents, and identify opportunities to support existing customers.

As an expert in your area, you will have significant experience working within the Broadcast industry, with the ability to produce innovative designs and cost-effective solutions. You will have experience collaborating with sales, technical, engineering, and operational teams to bring solutions to life. Confidence working directly with customers is critical for this role.

Total Package

• Up to £75k base salary
• 10% bonus
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

The role

• Provide specialist technical input into bid proposals, projects, and technical documents, and identify opportunities to support existing customers
• Collaborate with customers and sales teams to understand their requirements, and develop and recommend cost-effective solutions which meet or exceed expectations
• Provide technical leadership within the team, sharing knowledge and skills, and providing supervision, guidance, and mentoring as required to engineers, technicians, and internal and external customers
• Understand the market position of key customers and competitors and use market intelligence to provide input into key strategic projects
• Engage with product teams to develop and recommend products and services to meet customers' requirements and develop business
• Ensure design work complies with relevant technical standards and best practices guidelines within the team

The person

• Technical experience in technologies such as Video compression systems, Digital TV standards, IP and fibre Networks, Playout, VOD, Streaming optimisation, and IP Security within the Broadcast and Video Media environments
• Track record of preparing solution architecture designs and costs to meet customers’ requirements
• Experience creating and presenting proposals to technical and non-technical audiences with the ability to influence stakeholders and customers
• Ability to lead people, tasks, and resources, promoting standardisation and design governance, with evidence of driving continuous improvement
• Experience in satellite datacomms
• Active research into emerging technology and market trends
• Technical knowledge of Playout, OTT solutions architecture, and product definition
• Knowledge of market and technological trends such as Cloud-hosted environments

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

Through our established infrastructure, we ensure media and data are delivered exactly where needed, whether bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider. Chances are our services are part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.

With an impressive history and an innovative future, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud-based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors, you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.

Why Arqiva? Reward, Connection, Growth

At Arqiva, we support you to be your best, both at work and outside. Our rewards and benefits go beyond your pay; explore our booklet for details.

Find opportunities to connect with colleagues through internal networks and events or make a difference in our communities.

We’re committed to your growth, whether becoming a specialist or climbing to the top, supporting you every step of the way.