Location
London, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Monday 7 September 2026 and we advise submitting your application by no later than midnight on Sunday 6 September 2026.

Ofcom is the UK’s communications regulator, delivering vital work that keeps the UK connected and shapes the future of communication. Our remit covers phones, broadband, TV, radio, postal services, wireless devices, and making the online world safer. We seek people from all backgrounds and experiences to help us make communications work for everyone.

The Broadcasting and Media Group ensures the UK’s broadcast and media industries serve audiences across the country. The Delivery and Strategy Hub delivers Ofcom’s broadcast licensing regime by issuing, managing, and maintaining licences for TV and radio broadcast services.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine regulatory decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and policy development within a dynamic broadcasting landscape. You will assess applications for new licences and renewals across television and radio services, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

You will act as a key contact for applicants and licensees, providing clear information and building positive relationships. Additionally, you will contribute to strategic policy projects, including the Review of Broadcast Regulation, Future Licensing Priorities for radio, Community Radio Fund policy, and public consultations.

This is a Fixed Term contract ending on 30 September 2027.

Experience
- Processing applications, records, or compliance-related work accurately and to deadline
- Broad understanding of Ofcom’s regulatory responsibilities and the broadcasting sector
- Experience with Workday, SharePoint, and Salesforce is desirable

About you
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when assessing complex or sensitive issues and escalate appropriately
- Strong analytical skills to review information, apply criteria, and make evidence-based recommendations
- Excellent problem-solving skills with confidence to identify issues and propose practical solutions
- Creative and original thinker who can improve processes, policies, or services
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, delivering high-quality work on time
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborative team player contributing positively to shared objectives
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, well-structured, and clear written documents
- Embraces Ofcom’s values and fosters an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, a commitment to continuous learning and relevant experience in regulatory or broadcasting environments is essential.