Spectrum Engineering Officer

Ofcom

Spectrum Engineering Officer managing radio spectrum issues for Ofcom in the UK. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and resolution of harmful interference for critical systems.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBaldock • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in radio engineering and spectrum management, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective resolution of interference issues. Strong focus on stakeholder relationships and collaboration within geographically dispersed teams.

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Radio Engineering ExperienceRadio Spectrum KnowledgeTechnical Qualification - HNC/DKPI ManagementStakeholder Relationship Skills

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Hard Skills

Radio MonitoringInterference TracingRadio Equipment InspectionLicence ComplianceTechnical Specification Adherence

Soft Skills

Excellent People SkillsCollaborationCustomer FocusDifficult Conversation Delivery

Industry Keywords

Ofcom ComplianceHarmful Interference ResolutionGeographically Dispersed TeamProactive InspectionSporting Event Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for maintaining high radio/spectrum engineering standards and ensuring all harmful interference issues raised are resolved within KPIs.
Responsible for investigating all unlicensed radio spectrum use within geographical area are resolved within KPIs.
To mitigate the effects of harmful radio interference you will be responsible for planning targeted proactive radio monitoring to ensure radio licence compliance.
Proactive inspection of a wide range of radio equipment to ensure licence compliance and adherence to associated technical specification.
Support large sporting events which rely on radio services, such as The Open Golf Championship and G26 Commonwealth Games.
Provide support and collaboration to fellow colleagues and assisting when required.
Responsible for own equipment plant and vehicle are at professional standard, finances, and H&S. (Full equipment and vehicle will be provided)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of radio engineering and knowledge of radio spectrum
Experience of working in a geographically dispersed team
Technical qualification – HNC/D in a technical discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and knowledge.
Appreciation of and desire to promote Ofcom’s values of excellent, agility, respect, empowerment, and collaboration.
Owning Accountabilities - ownership and delivery of performance, KPI’s and service levels.
Harmonising Work - excellent people skills, delivering difficult conversations, tracing interference and interacting with people for all associated casework.
Forming Relationships - excellent stakeholder relationship skills and customer focus skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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