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Network Team Leader

Remote Full-time Clearance: Security Cleared (SC)
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  • As the Network Team Leader, you will be responsible for the direction, performance and continuous development of UKTL's network services. Working with a team of network engineers and a wide range of stakeholders, you'll help ensure our network infrastructure remains secure, reliable, scalable and aligned to organisational needs.
    This role combines technical expertise, people leadership and stakeholder engagement. You'll contribute to the future development of UKTL's network services, support technology decisions, promote secure ways of working, and create an environment where people can develop, collaborate and succeed.

    What You'll Be Doing As the Network Team Leader, you will:
    • Lead and support a team of network professionals, creating an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
    • Be accountable for the performance, resilience, security and effectiveness of UKTL's network services.
    • Develop and communicate plans for network and connectivity services that align with organisational priorities.
    • Review existing network services and identify opportunities to improve, simplify and modernise where appropriate.
    • Ensure security considerations are incorporated into network design, delivery and operational processes.
    • Support continuous improvement activities that enhance service quality, reliability, efficiency and user experience.
    • Provide leadership and coordination during major incidents, ensuring effective communication and resolution.
    • Work closely with technology, security, research and delivery teams to understand and meet current and future
    • business needs.
    • Build positive working relationships across UKTL and contribute to informed decision-making.
    • Oversee network risks, technical debt and lifecycle activities to ensure services remain sustainable and supportable.
    • Monitor service performance and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
    • Work with suppliers and partners to support successful service delivery.
    • Encourage the adoption of automation and modern ways of working while maintaining appropriate governance.
    • Support the development of team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing and career development conversations.
    • Contribute to wider technology initiatives and strategic objectives across UKTL.

  • About You

  • What You Could Bring to the Role

    We're interested in hearing from applicants who can demonstrate many of the following skills, experiences and strengths:
    • Experience leading or supporting technical teams within a network, infrastructure or connectivity environment.
    • Strong people leadership skills and the ability to support, develop and motivate others.
    • Experience working with enterprise-scale network environments and operational services.
    • Good appreciation of network architectures, connectivity technologies and network security principles.
    • Experience delivering improvements to network services and infrastructure.
    • Ability to assess technical environments and identify opportunities for improvement and modernisation.
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Experience balancing day-to-day operational priorities with longer-term improvement activities.
    • Experience supporting teams through change and the adoption of new technologies and processes.
    • Experience working with suppliers and third-party partners.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Evidence of delivering positive service or business outcomes.

     

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