Technical Operations Transformation Director

As our Technical Operations Transformation Director, you’ll be at the heart of heart of UKTL's network build and operate transformation to support our core mission of security and resilience across the Uk's critical national telecommunication infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to evolve our representative tier 1 mobile operator test network into a cutting edge scalable automated environment to support our growth in testing of emerging telecommunication technology.

You’ll bring clarity to complexity, ensuring our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and future-ready, You'll introduce lightweight new processes and tolling to evolve us from a new start up into a mature productive organistion.

You’ll work end-to-end across teams, fostering collaboration and driving excellence in delivery.

Your curiosity and adaptability will be key as you explore emerging technologies and guide your teams to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll be instrumental in shaping a unified, high-performing technical function that supports cutting-edge research and testing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Transformation:  You will lead the transformation of our technical build and operational performance by leveraging existing expertise in network operations, process optimization, automation, and integration across network software, IT infrastructure, and cyber security domains 
• Simplifying with Purpose: You’ll identify opportunities to streamline systems while ensuring flexibility and efficiency.
• Driving Business Value: You’ll present technology evolution plans with clear business benefits and robust cases for change.
• Planning for the Future: You’ll document current and future architectures, setting clear short, medium, and long-term goals.
• Building Resilience: You’ll ensure robust environment management, maintenance, patching, and end-of-life infrastructure planning.
• Innovating Responsibly: You’ll evaluate new technologies and make informed decisions about their adoption.
• Leading with Vision: You will leverage the diverse expertise within the team to cultivate multidisciplinary talent, guiding individuals through a transformative journey. By shaping a culture of excellence and accountability, you’ll drive the evolution of infrastructure, networking, and telecom functions—positioning the team for long-term success and innovation.
• Securing by Design: You’ll reinforce high security standards and ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place.
• Collaborating Across NPL: You’ll identify synergies and shared services to enhance efficiency and integration.

Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business demands permit. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.