Senior Technical Leader — 5G, Satellites & Connectivity

Ofcom; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ofcom is seeking a senior technical expert to shape regulatory thinking and policy on the UK's digital infrastructure. You will lead cross-cutting technical work across mobile networks, satellite systems and fibre networks, and mentor a small team.

You will translate complex technologies into clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholders, while keeping abreast of industry standards and evolving regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in 3GPP mobile network architecture (4G/5G).
• Proven ability to design satellite communications solutions (GEO/LEO).
• Knowledge of optical networking and fibre in access, metro, core, and sub-sea.
• Understanding of telecoms transmission and transport networks (Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, IP).
• Familiarity with TV and radio broadcasting technologies (DTT).
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable regulatory guidance.
• Experience working across classifications and sensitive areas.
• Strong communication of complex tech to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to research and learn new technologies.
• Grade-Based leadership and stakeholder navigation.

Responsabilités

• Build relationships across Ofcom and provide technical leadership.
• Commission, conduct and evaluate technical research to support interventions.
• Translate complex concepts into clear evidence-based advice for leaders.
• Anticipate technological developments and regulatory implications.
• Manage and develop a small technical team.
• Contribute to Ofcom technology strategy.
• Collaborate with peers to optimise outputs.

Connaissances

3GPP mobile network architecture

Satellite communications (GEO/LEO)

Optical networking & fibre

Telecoms transmission & transport

TV & radio broadcasting tech

Data analysis & large data sets

Communicating complex tech to non-tech

Regulatory landscape awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Description du poste

Ofcom is seeking a senior technical expert to shape regulatory thinking and policy on the UK's digital infrastructure. You will lead cross-cutting technical work across mobile networks, satellite systems and fibre networks, and mentor a small team.

You will translate complex technologies into clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholders, while keeping abreast of industry standards and evolving regulatory needs.