Job Description
Location
We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester or London office once or twice a week.
We offer
* Up to £45K base salary
* 6% pension contribution
* Private Medical
* 25 days annual leave
* Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
* Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
Key Responsibilities
* Install, test, troubleshoot, and optimise new and existing audio processing solutions
* Provide expert technical input into the development and deployment of audio infrastructure
* Design and drive deployment processes that ensure seamless roll-out of audio services
* Deliver re-engineering and customer projects across broadcast and satellite audio platforms
* Lead or support on system design for new product development and cloud integrations
* Act as Design Authority (DA) for audio-related workstreams; Lead Design Authority (LDA) on smaller projects
* Supervise and manage 3rd party contractors to ensure delivery meets Arqiva's standards
* Document build procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of technical policies
* Ensure audio systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
* Apply analytical problem-solving to quickly resolve operational and technical issues
* Collaborate across product, engineering, and operations teams to support new deployments
* Stay current with the latest advancements in audio processing and broadcast technology
* Support integration of legacy platforms into modern, cloud-based environments
* Bring a commercial mindset to all work, with focus on efficiency and value creation
Key Skills & Strengths
* Audio Processing Strong understanding of digital and analogue audio systems
* Multiplexing & Encoding Knowledge of broadcast multiplexing and audio encoding technologies
* Diagnostics Skilled in the use of engineering tools and software to troubleshoot and resolve faults
* Cloud Integration Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid audio delivery architectures
* Documentation & Standardisation Experienced in writing build guides and setting technical standards
* Project Execution Able to manage or contribute to multiple technical workstreams and deadlines
* Communication Clear communicator with ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical teams
* Collaboration Strong cross-functional teamwork with engineering, field ops, and product teams
* Continuous Improvement A mindset focused on innovation and ongoing service optimisation
* Leadership Capable of influencing technical decisions and leading contractor delivery
* Budget Awareness Understands commercial impacts of engineering decisions
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven experience working in an audio engineering or broadcast environment
* Familiar with audio processing, multiplexing, and broadcast distribution
* Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and system integrations
* Experience using diagnostic tools and problem-solving in high-pressure scenarios
* Previous involvement in managing external vendors or contractors
* Experience with project tools and delivering technical solutions to deadlines
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is beneficial
We are the
undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast
, and the
UK's leading Smart utilities platform
, directly shaping the future of connectivity.
Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they're needed most, whether it's bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are
our services are a part of your daily life,
seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.
With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of
global media distribution to cloud based solutions
and creating
scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors
- you'll have many opportunities to
develop and grow your unique career with us.
Why Arqiva?
Reward
.
Connection
.
Growth
At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That's why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet.
Here, you'll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that's with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.
And when it comes to your career, we're committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we'll support you every step of the way.