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About the Role

Spectrum Group is responsible for setting the long-term strategy for spectrum use in the UK, understanding demand from different stakeholders, and clearing, awarding and licensing the radio spectrum, which enables access to all types of wireless technologies. The Spectrum Policy teams explore new trends in wireless communications and develop policies that balance different stakeholders’ needs, to enable UK consumers and industry to benefit from innovative applications and technologies. This role involves undertaking a range of policy activities, including managing key projects and leading workstreams within wider programmes, focusing on areas like auctioning licences for 5G, future 6G spectrum needs, enabling better Wi-Fi, and the expansion of satellite services.

Responsibilities

Lead policy thinking on wireless developments (market, technology and international) and their implications on spectrum related issues.
Project manage policy projects with a high degree of autonomy, working with technical colleagues to interrogate spectrum usage trends, identify underlying policy problems and build consensus towards future proof solutions.
Collaborate with colleagues in other parts of Ofcom (including lawyers, economists, and Ofcom’s Networks and Strategy Groups) to develop and deliver policy in a timely and joined up way.
Develop and draft policy consultations and decisions, synthesising feedback to determine how Ofcom should respond and effectively positioning of our narrative and rationale.
Represent Ofcom externally, gathering insights from stakeholders and providing appropriate challenge to maximise the insight gained from discussions.
Contribute to the development of new ways of managing spectrum, thinking creatively about how existing approaches can be improved and where possible simplified.

Requirements

Significant experience in policy development, either in a Government, regulator, industry body or company.
Ability to synthesize new information to anticipate market and technology trends and challenges, both in the UK and internationally and make sure that today’s work aligns with longer term objectives.
First-rate communications skills, in particular the ability to explain complex policy issues clearly both in writing and orally, adapting content to suit a variety of internal and external audiences.
Ability to analyse and interpret data and evidence, and engage constructively with legal, economic and engineering specialists to come to evidence based conclusions with clear recommendations that you advocate for and drive through.
Delivery-focused with ability to set up and manage projects, prioritise your own and other’s resources and produce high-level deliverables on time to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with a range of experts, understanding and balancing different skills to build a common goal and deliver joined up, robust policy solutions.

Skills

Policy development
Scanning Horizons
Articulating ideas
Building Solutions
Owning Accountabilities
Harmonising Work
Understanding of spectrum management principles or a broader understanding of wireless communications (desirable)
Interest in economics, particularly as it relates to the management of scarce public resources and to competition policy (desirable)
Skills and experience in strategy development and implementation (desirable)

Location

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Associate

Benefits

Rewards, Benefits and Wellbeing on our careers page

About the Company

Ofcom's mission is clear: to make communications work for everyone.
As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other.
Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices.
Ofcom’s remit is huge – we keep UK citizens and consumers safe from harm and ensure they receive the best possible service from their communications providers.
At Ofcom we are determined to do all we can to promote diversity and equality inside our organisation and in the wider sectors we regulate.
Diversity and equality are fundamental to achieving our purpose to make communications work for everyone.
We need to make the best decisions for all UK consumers and citizens.
To do this, it is essential that all levels of our organisation are diverse and foster an inclusive culture.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive hiring at Ofcom
We believe innovation thrives when difference is valued and everyone feels empowered to contribute their ideas and perspectives.
That’s why we welcome colleagues of all ethnicities and races, sexes, genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, faiths and beliefs, and those with apparent and non‑apparent disabilities.
We value socio‑economic diversity, life experience and neurodiversity too.
Whether you’re a carer, a parent, a veteran, or re‑entering work after time away, your voice and perspective matter here.
Flexibility is at the heart of how we work because we want you to thrive in a way that suits you best.
Most roles can therefore be adapted for part‑time hours, job shares, or other flexible arrangements.
Our recruitment process is intentionally designed to be open and accessible.
As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
Whoever you are, whatever your story, you belong at Ofcom.