Head of Design and Planning

Our client is currently expanding their team, and this has created an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Design & Planning to join the business.

Reporting into the Delivery Operations Director you will own and manage a specific part of an essential build cycle. In doing so you will be responsible for managing a team that ensures the business succeeds in its corporate objectives in providing fast and reliable fibre to everyone.

Our client offers the chance to grow as a person and in a professional capacity and prides itself on a sustainable work environment that provides flexible working and support throughout the entire business.

• With a passion for technology, the candidate will work with the Delivery Operations Director to design, create, implement and deliver a robust and clear strategy for the department in line with business objectives.
• Using their broad knowledge of the telecoms industry, the candidate will act as the point of escalation for any identified issues or improvements across the department.
• Build relationships with other departments within Freedom Fibre to ensure a smooth design, deployment and operation of the network.
• To work closely with other departments to ensure Change Management is communicated effectively.
• While happy to challenge existing processes, the candidate will be responsible for creating and owning documents and processes that provide guidance and structure for the wider business.
• Responsible for the personal and career development of the team, including training in an outsourced environment with remote engineers.
• The candidate will lead design partnership meetings and maintain a strong contractor / supplier relationship
• Continuous evaluation of the existing build areas is required to identify potential B2B build areas, while supporting external projects and internal business projects as and when required.
• Provide reports for Delivery Operations Director and the wider business on progress and issues