Head of Network Operations

Quickline Communications Limited; Willerby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadband provider is seeking an experienced Head of Network Operations (NOC) to ensure their broadband network runs smoothly and securely. This role involves leading a hands-on team, solving complex network challenges, and making reliable broadband available to rural communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of network technologies and leadership experience. This position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, health benefits, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Pension – 5% employer / 5% employee contribution

WPA Health Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 3 additional days annual leave

High Street Shopping Discount Scheme

Free Parking on site

Regular ‘Lunch & Learns’

Social Events

Thank Q Awards

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Experience in network engineering or network operations roles.
• Strong understanding of security principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the network operations team to ensure smooth operation.
• Manage incidents to minimize downtime.
• Shape the network operations strategy and oversee upgrades.

Skills

Network technologies

Troubleshooting network issues

Leadership

Vendor management

Performance analysis

Job description

Overview

Location: Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Earnings: Competitive

Head of NOC

We’re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online — our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So, we’re on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind.

Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people, and we’re looking for an experienced Head of Network Operations (NOC) to lead our network operations team and ensure our broadband network runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently.

Could that be you? If you thrive leading a hands-on team, enjoy solving complex network challenges, and take pride in delivering reliable broadband to rural communities, then we’d love to hear from you.

Here\'s why you\'ll love this role...

• Take charge of incident management to minimise downtime and ensure top-quality service for our customers.
• Shape the future of our network operations strategy, overseeing upgrades, expansions, and security measures.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to maintain strong partnerships and meet service level agreements.
• Enjoy a role that combines hands-on technical work with leadership, all while making a real difference in rural connectivity.

Here\'s why you\'ll be great in the role...

• You have previous experience of hands-on experience in network engineering or network operations roles, with a proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• You have a strong understanding of network technologies, security principles, vendor management, and performance analysis.
• You excel at troubleshooting network issues, managing incidents, and ensuring the reliability and security of complex network infrastructure.

The benefits

• Pension – 5% employer / 5% employee contribution.
• WPA Health Scheme – Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, NHS parking claim back, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off.
• Option to buy up to 3 additional days annual leave
• High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc.
• Free Parking on site.
• Regular ‘Lunch & Learns’ and company wide ‘Elevenses’ meets to discuss company direction.
• Social Events – Summer and End of Year parties etc.
• Thank Q Awards – Monthly £50 winner, yearly £500 winner.
• … and more.

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Note to agencies

Note to agencies – Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ("ATS"). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role