Apprentice Spectrum Engineering Officer

Ofcom is the Independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries.

We are looking to fill two exciting positions within our Spectrum Assurance Team.  These development roles aim to train the successful candidates to attain the academic and practical skills and abilities to enable the individual to carry out the duties of a Spectrum Engineering Officer after a 2 year period based in either our Haydock or Birmingham Offices. Permanent roles following the 2 year period could be UK wide (including Northern Ireland).

Key Responsibilities

- Attain HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

- Reach an acceptable theoretical understanding of radio spectrum matters

- Develop an understanding of legal and case management matters and learn to apply them practically

- Develop and exhibit behaviours in line with Ofcom standards

- Embed within operational team and develop practical skills including use of all SEO equipment

- Develop good governance practices, including H&S

- Willingness to travel across the UK to develop appropriate skills

- Pass driving test by end of period

Essential Skills / Experience

- Must meet entry requirements 2 A levels, including maths or physics, grace C or above; or, BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in associated subject

- IT competent

- Good communication skills

- Proactive and positive in approach

- Good team worker

Desirable Skills / Experience

Interest in radio spectrum / engineering

Qualifications

Must meet entry requirements 2 A levels, including maths or physics, grace C or above; or, BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in associated subject

To submit your CV for this fantastic Apprentice Spectrum Engineering Officer role please click ‘Apply’ now

Ofcom is an equal opportunities employer. It wishes to reflect the diversity of contemporary UK society and is therefore actively seeking to recruit colleagues from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds as well as those who have a disability.