ICG Principal Technical Advisor

Overview

As a Principal technical expert in Ofcom’s Infrastructure and Connectivity Group, you shape regulatory thinking and strategy for the UK’s digital infrastructure. You’ll lead technical work programmes, translate complex concepts into accessible guidance, and mentor a small team. Your work supports secure, resilient networks and competitive markets at scale. This role offers impact across policy, industry standards, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance a better-connected UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, connectivity, security, resilience, competition and consumer policy
• Commission and critically evaluate technical research to support regulatory interventions and policy development
• Translate complex technical concepts into evidence-based recommendations for senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Forecast and consider future technological developments and their regulatory implications
• Manage and develop a small technical team
• Contribute to Ofcom’s broader technology strategy for the sector’s ICG remit
• Collaborate with peers to optimise outputs and delivery across the team

Key requirements

• Technical expertise in 3GPP mobile network architecture (4G/5G, NSA/SA)
• Experience designing satellite communications with GEO and LEO constellations
• Knowledge of optical networking and fibre applications in access, metro, core, and sub-sea networks
• Understanding of telecoms transmission and transport networks (Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, IP)
• Familiarity with Digital Terrestrial Television and broadcasting technologies
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate effectively to diverse audiences
• Experience working across classifications and sensitive areas
• Bachelor in related field or equivalent

• Strong strategic thinking
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Clear, accessible communication of complex topics
• 3GPP mobile network architecture (4G/5G NSA/SA)
• Satellite communications (GEO, LEO)
• Optical networking (fibre)

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