Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom delivers vital work to make communications work for everyone. The Spectrum Group sets the long-term strategy for spectrum use in the UK, enabling access to wireless technologies such as TV, mobile, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and drones. The Space Spectrum Authorisation and Policy team supports innovative services in satellite, drones and maritime sectors through policy, regulatory and licensing roles.

The Senior Policy Advisor will lead policy activities focused on innovative wireless services in the satellite, space and drone sectors. You will manage key projects and workstreams, applying critical, strategic and creative thinking to develop spectrum policy and licensing that enable new and improved wireless services. Collaboration across Ofcom’s economists, lawyers, engineers and external stakeholders is essential, with opportunities to represent Ofcom internationally and gather market insights to inform policy.

Key responsibilities include leading policy thinking on wireless developments, managing policy projects autonomously, collaborating across Ofcom to deliver joined-up policy, drafting consultations and decisions, representing Ofcom externally, and contributing to innovative spectrum management approaches.

Experience
Experience in policy or strategy development within Government, a regulator, relevant industry body or company is required.

About you
- Ability to scan horizons and anticipate trends to align work with long-term objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex issues clearly in writing and orally to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and evidence, working constructively with legal, economic and engineering specialists to develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Delivery-focused with project management skills to prioritise resources and meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset to work effectively across disciplines and build robust, joined-up policy solutions.

Qualifications
An understanding of spectrum management principles or wireless communications is desirable but can be developed on the job.