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Acquisition Manager - ESN
Posting Date: 12 May 2025
Unit: Networks
Location:
1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive Salary + Great Benefits
Function: ESN Networks
Location: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow
The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a strategic priority for BT. It aims to be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks globally, providing mission-critical communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. ESN will replace the Airwave network, leveraging EE’s 4G network to deliver voice, data, and critical communications to 300,000 frontline emergency personnel.
The BT and EE Property Team seeks an Acquisition Manager to support mobile deployment programs under the ESN contract with the Home Office. The role involves managing instructions across multiple suppliers and partners throughout the UK, including site types and landlords such as third parties and neutral host providers.
The successful candidate must be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) at minimum, with possible requirement for National Security Vetting (e.g., CTC, SC, or NPPV).
What you’ll be doing
* Act as the primary Programme Management contact for BT / EE’s ESN programs, including legal agreements and site upgrades, reporting to senior leadership.
* Manage suppliers and liaise with RAN teams to ensure delivery of upgrades and new builds.
* Understand program requirements, forecasts, KPIs, and key deliverables.
* Provide regular updates on risks, issues, and delivery status to senior leaders.
* Implement strategies and processes to improve program timelines.
The skills you’ll need
* Troubleshooting
* Service Assurance
* System Administration
* Decision Making
What we would like to see on your CV
* Proven experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition, Property, or Estates functions related to RAN deployment.
* Understanding of the Electronic Communications Code (2017), its applications and evolution.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with front-end delivery experience.
* Experience managing suppliers and third parties.
* Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making skills.
At BT, we connect and empower millions daily. We offer attractive salaries, benefits, and a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. Benefits include a 10% annual bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits, generous leave, family leave, health support, virtual GP, training, shares schemes, discounts, and more.
Flexible Working
This role offers a 3-2 flexible working model, with 3 days onsite and 2 flexible days.
BT has over 175 years of heritage, serving 1.2 million business customers globally. We lead in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms, fostering innovation and diversity. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and encourage candidates who may not meet every requirement to apply, as they may still be a great fit for this or other roles.
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