Programme Head - Telecoms Modernisation Programme; FTC;

Position: Programme Head - Telecoms Modernisation Programme (FTC) (Contract)
Job Title:

Head - Telecoms Modernisation Programme (FTC)

Location:

London / Hybrid
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits
Job Type: 12-month fixed term contract, the role can either be full-time or part-time which can be configured across four days
Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF) Overview
The Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF) is the UK Government's advisory group on digital connectivity issues. Its members collaborate, source evidence, provide expertise and make recommendations to Government, regulators and industry, with the aim of developing policies which deliver seamless digital connectivity across the UK.

Role Overview :
The purpose of the program is to oversee and coordinate industry activity around the move from legacy telephone networks - principally the retirement of the Public Switched Telephone Network and move to digital (IP-based) lines but also looking ahead to 2G switch off and copper retirement. The role will serve as a single point of contact for industry, stakeholders and Ofcom and the UK Government.

The role will sit within the Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF) - the DCF is the UK Government's advisory group on digital connectivity issues.
As Head of the Telecoms Modernisation Function, you would be responsible for developing and delivering a proactive and comprehensive outreach program to increase engagement, spread awareness, and focus on solutions for the successful migration of consumer or business edge cases, special services, and the CNI sector as the telecoms sector moves ahead with its infrastructure upgrade programme.
This high-profile role would see you at the heart of a strategic digital upgrade programme, responsible for representing industry plans and progress to stakeholders, actively engaging with the CNI and business sectors to raise awareness and troubleshoot potential issues and supporting the telecoms industry outreach into the special services sector and third party dependencies.
The position requires the ability to work with a large and diverse selection of external stakeholders. You will need to build consensus, have an excellent understanding of the telecoms market, develop a work programme in a multi-stakeholder environment, and deliver clear messages to stakeholders outside the telecoms sector.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead a bi-monthly Ops Board meeting with programme sponsors, setting out engagement activity and progress and suggest actions to troubleshoot identified issues

* Develop overview of programme activity for the year and ensure programme sponsor priority areas are identified and supported and identify opportunities for proactive collaboration

* Organise events and round tables to reflect the industry areas in need of additional support and maintain the profile of tech

UK's role in the programme

* Be the go to voice of industry on the program and speaker at external events

* Maintain meetings with government officials, regulator and other stakeholders including local government and the third sector on industry plans and programme progress

* Work with other tech

UK programmes to identify opportunities for cross programme collaboration

* Maintain the Digital Phone Switchover website so that it remains relevant and up to date

* Work with the Head of Press and Media in the instance of media coverage

* Oversee financial and operational spend and ensuring continued financial viability of programme

About you:

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
Core Competencies

* A proactive, self-motivated individual who is comfortable leading several projects

* Strong interpersonal skills and good at building relationships

* An effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Analytical and problem-solving skills

* Operational and financial management skills, including supporting the sustainability of the programme

* Excellent organisational skills; and

* Attention to detail
Essential Knowledge and

Experience:

* A strong understanding of the UK's policy and regulatory approach to telecoms

* In-depth knowledge of public policy and public affairs

* Experience of managing projects and external…