Technology Director Infrastructure

Closing Date:14/11/2025Group:Networks and Communications GroupManagement Level:Senior Management SpecialistJob Type:PermanentJob Description:Ofcom are partnering with the executive search firm Sainty Hird on this vacancy. To apply please send your cover letter and CV to Applications for this role will close on Friday 14 November. About OfcomAs the UKs communications regulator we are delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how well stay connected with each other.Our work covers everything from phones and broadband through to TV radio the postal service and wireless devices. Were also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds skill sets and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.About the team youll be part ofThis role sits within the Infrastructure & Connectivity Group (ICG). Our role is to help ensure the communications services and infrastructure we use every day and rely on for nearly everything we do work in the best interests of do this by promoting competition to help drive innovation and investment while ensuring that consumers are protected and networks are resilient and secure. The purpose and scope of the roleAs Director of Technology this is a critical role to ICG but also the Broadcast and Media and Spectrum Groups who this role also advises. The Technology team provides technical advice technology foresight and data analysis to inform policy decisions and shape current and future strategy. The team also manage a number of key external relationships including with academia and the tech community via innovation programmes incubators and accelerators. This role is also a key member of ICGs leadership team and helps to champion technology as an area of expertise within Ofcom with a particular focus on the implications of AI for the communications sector.Your Key ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a highly experienced technologist who is comfortable engaging externally and used to contributing to and influencing policy and regulatory issues (including at Board level). The candidate should be able to provide senior technology insight and challenge into complex problems working with technical and engineering colleagues across Ofcom where relevant manage a wide-ranging portfolio and lead a team effectively. Key responsibilities include: Strategic policy development and deliverySet the overall direction and strategy for the technology team ensuring that the teams portfolio anticipates future technology questions and issues that will support Ofcoms priorities.Deliver a portfolio of technical work spanning multiple sectors providing clear direction on strategic alignment and helping to build solutions to complex problems.Coordinate work with other technology leaders in Ofcom in particular Director for Online Safety technology and Spectrum Engineering Director.Provide well evidenced technology insight into Ofcoms policy work to ensure that policy solutions are well-founded in technical reality and future evolution.Influence thinking across the organisation and ensure connections are being made across intersecting areas of work by building strong relationships.Communication and stakeholdersCommunicate clearly including explaining technical concepts to a non-technical audience.Build effective senior relationships with expert technology stakeholders in industry academia and elsewhere to support delivery of Ofcoms strategy and policy work.Represent the Group and Ofcom internally and externally to support delivery of our objectives through explaining the role of technology in our work.LeadershipLead a team of c.30 directly supporting their performance development and well-being.Together with the other ICG Directors build a resilient diverse and well-motivated team with the right skills and experience to deliver.Co-lead the Infrastructure & Connectivity Group as a member of the Group management team as part of this you will have accountability for some key aspects on behalf of the team Active membership of Ofcoms Senior Leadership Group role-modelling Ofcoms values.The skills knowledge and experience youll need for successExperience: significant theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of communications infrastructure and a range of architectures technologies and media standards used in the delivery of services. Strong understanding of the implications of AI for communications infrastructure and services would also be beneficialLeadership: the ability to build high-performing teams empowering others to deliver and supporting them to develop. Building a positive values-driven culture within the team.Decision-making: the ability to horizon scan and foresee upcoming strategic challenges setting clear direction and priorities to tackle them.Communication: the ability to communicate ideas and decisions clearly and confidently and persuading others.Building solutions: the ability to identify and solve complex problems drawing on a sound evidence base and technical insight.Relationship management: the ability to build and nurture a wide range of stakeholder relationships in industry academia and government both in the UK and overseas. Scanning Horizons : The ability to understand the impact of technological change and translate what this means for Ofcoms work. Inclusivity StatementOfcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background experience upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible no matter your social background age ethnicity sexual orientation gender or disability.We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin we look forward to reviewing your application.Where positions are listed as full-time we remain open to reduced hours part-time arrangements job shares and other flexible working options. From day one we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. You can read more about our Rewards Benefits and Well-being on our careers page.Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments information in an alternative format or prefer to apply in a different way please contact us at or call 0.As a Disability Confident Leader we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here. Experience:Director Key Skills Business Development,Information Technology,Oversight,Professional Development,Account Management,Client Relationships,Project Management,Strategic Initiatives,Ensure Compliance,Program Development,KPI,Product Development,Direct Reports,Strategic Development,Special projects Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1