Radio Manager-Ericsson North Region

Virgin Media O2; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in the UK is seeking a Radio Manager to lead their Ericsson North Region optimisation team. This role requires proven management experience in mobile network operations and a deep technical understanding of Ericsson radio networks. You will enhance coverage and reliability across generations of mobile technology while ensuring a smooth delivery of upgrades. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both you and your loved ones.

Benefits

Comprehensive reward package

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large teams in network optimisation or planning.
• Strong background in mobile network operations within a telecoms operator or vendor.
• Deep technical understanding of Ericsson radio networks, including RAN equipment and performance optimisation.
• Knowledge of SON and AI-driven optimisation.
• Track record of delivering improvements across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 28 radio engineers to drive network improvements.
• Enhance coverage, speed, and reliability for customers.
• Manage demand analysis and capacity planning activities.
• Oversee network configuration and optimisation initiatives.
• Deliver upgrades and new infrastructure.
• Support VIP customers and manage city performance.

Skills

Managing large teams

Mobile network operations

Technical understanding of Ericsson radio networks

Self-Organising Networks (SON)

AI-driven optimisation

Network performance improvements

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent industry certification

Job description

Are you an expert leader with a passion for optimising mobile network performance? We’re looking for a Radio Manager to lead our Ericsson North Region optimisation team, ensuring our mobile network delivers the best possible experience for customers.

In this critical leadership role, you’ll lead a team of 28 skilled radio engineers, driving network improvements across all generations of mobile network technology. You’ll take ownership of network performance, working to national critical metrics and Project Beacon targets, while ensuring smooth delivery of upgrades and new infrastructure.

With a strong focus on customer experience , you’ll lead initiatives to enhance coverage, speed, and reliability. This includes leading all aspects of demand analysis, capacity planning, network configuration and optimisation, hotspot management, throughput improvements, VIP customer support, and key city performance — all with a laser focus on minimising customer impact.

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;

• Proven experience managing large teams in network optimisation or planning.
• Strong background in mobile network operations within a telecoms operator or vendor, ideally with hands‑on experience working with Ericsson infrastructure.
• Deep technical understanding of Ericsson radio networks, including RAN equipment, configuration, and performance optimisation techniques.
• Knowledge of key network technologies, including SON (Self‑Organising Networks), AI‑driven optimisation, and MoCN (Multi‑Operator Core Network) deployment.
• A track record of delivering network performance improvements across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.

The other stuff we are looking for

• we'd also love you to bring;
• a degree in engineering or equivalent industry certification

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. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.