Radio Access and Network (RAN) and Spectrum Strategy Expert

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Radio Access and Network (RAN) and Spectrum Strategy Expert to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This high-profile role involves acting as a Subject Matter Expert, guiding strategic decisions in mobile network technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with RAN technologies, including LTE and 5G, and a deep understanding of mobile spectrum management. Join a diverse and high-performing team dedicated to transforming the mobile landscape and making a significant impact in the industry. If you are passionate about technology and want to be at the forefront of innovation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of RAN technologies and mobile spectrum principles.
• Experience with radio traffic analysis and capacity dimensioning.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in RAN technologies.
• Guide decision makers on strategic technology choices.

Skills

3GPP RAN technologies

LTE

5G

radio traffic analysis

spectrum capacity dimensioning

radio wave propagation principles

spectrum assignment process

Job description

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Radio Access and Network (RAN) and Spectrum Strategy Expert, Birmingham

Client: Virgin Media O2

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a RAN and Spectrum Strategy Expert to join our Radio Access Network (RAN) Technology Strategy and Architecture Strategy Team. We are looking for a candidate that lives and breathes RAN technologies; you will work as our Subject Matter Expert across Virgin Media O2 and act as an ambassador and thought leader externally. This is a high-profile and very visible role.

The TS&A team plays a pivotal role in setting the strategic technical direction of VMO2 mobile network technology strategy. We guide and challenge decision makers to make the best strategic technology choices and support them to find a safe path to the most important technology innovations to transform our business and achieve our strategic goals.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam-packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:

1. Deep understanding and relevant practical experience with 3GPP RAN technologies including LTE, LTE-Advanced, 5G, and 5G advance.
2. Deep understanding and relevant practical experience of mobile spectrum principles, management techniques.
3. Deep understanding and relevant practical experience with radio traffic analysis and spectrum capacity dimensioning.
4. Deep understanding and relevant practical experience of radio wave propagation principles, theories, and its application in mobile coverage prediction.
5. Deep understanding of the relevant global and UK spectrum assignment process and regulations framework, standardisation bodies governing allocation and use of mobile spectrum.

The other stuff we are looking for

1. Understanding of network infrastructure sharing techniques and capability enablers, both passive and active sharing.
2. Familiar with JOTS forum Neutral Host technical specifications.
3. Good understanding of RF Health regulations and their application to mobile networks.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.