Senior Technical Advisor — Connectivity & Regulation

COM1000 Office of Communications; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Disability confident employer

Résumé du poste

Ofcom is seeking a Senior Technical Expert for the Infrastructure and Connectivity Group. The role will shape regulatory thinking and technology programmes across telecoms, satellites, and networks, guiding policy decisions and industry collaboration.

You will lead a small team and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver complex programmes that advance the UK’s digital infrastructure. The successful candidate will apply deep technical expertise in 3GPP, satellite and optical networks, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, evidence-based advice.
• Experience shaping regulatory thinking and technology strategy.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, connectivity, security and resilience.
• Translate complex concepts into clear recommendations for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a small technical team to deliver regulatory programmes and projects.
• Shape Ofcom’s technology strategy and respond to industry developments.

Connaissances

3GPP/mobile architecture (4G/5G)

Satellite communications

Optical networking

Carrier Ethernet/MPLS/IP

Broadcast technology

Data analysis

Regulatory context

Stakeholder management

Programme leadership

Effective communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Description du poste

Ofcom is seeking a Senior Technical Expert for the Infrastructure and Connectivity Group. The role will shape regulatory thinking and technology programmes across telecoms, satellites, and networks, guiding policy decisions and industry collaboration.

You will lead a small team and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver complex programmes that advance the UK’s digital infrastructure. The successful candidate will apply deep technical expertise in 3GPP, satellite and optical networks, with