On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Telecommunications Operators Engagement Lead - Inside IR35 for a 12 Month contract based Hybrid - Remote & Marsham St, London as & when required..
This role will ensure the successful implementation of communications data systems and services that support the operational needs of law enforcement, intelligence agencies and other authorised users. The role encompasses stakeholder engagement, programme delivery oversight, risk and issue management, and alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks. It involves working across government, industry, and technical delivery teams to ensure timely and effective implementation.
As a Telecommunications Operators Engagement Lead your main responsibilities will be:
* Lead stakeholder engagement with Telecommunication Operators to enable delivery of critical capabilities for law enforcement and intelligence.
* Oversee programme delivery, ensuring alignment with national priorities, legal frameworks, and long-term strategic needs.
* Build and maintain trusted relationships across government, industry, and technical teams to drive collaboration and successful outcomes.
* Provide oversight and assurance of secure, resilient technology solutions in regulated environments.
* Manage commercial processes and delivery oversight to ensure timely implementation of new and enhanced communications data capabilities.
* Demonstrate strong understanding of telecoms operations, regulatory compliance, and experience within national security or government contexts.
DV Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.
You'll have:
* In-depth knowledge of the Investigatory Powers Act.
* Experience of leading technical/transformational change within a project / programme mangement environment.
* A Communications Data background.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".