Communications Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Rullion
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Durham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Communications Specialist role is a 6-month contract based in Durham, focusing on the review and replacement of existing communications infrastructure, particularly in satellite and radio transmission technologies. The position requires a hands-on approach and a strong telecommunications background to facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders. The specialist will be responsible for assessing current systems, identifying gaps, and contributing to a future-fit communications strategy. This role demands strong stakeholder management and communication skills to drive informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess current communications infrastructure, including satellite and radio transmission systems
- Lead technical assessments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Contribute to the creation of a technical strategy paper for communications transformation
- Support the replacement and modernisation of existing communications strategy
- Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive informed decision-making
Key Skills:
- Strong background in telecommunications and communications infrastructure
- Experience working with satellite and radio transmission communications
- Proven ability to gather and document business requirements
- Experience in process mapping and operational process design
- Ability to conduct technical assessments and translate findings into actionable insights
- Experience contributing to or developing technical strategy documentation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Durham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Communications Specialist
Contract Type: 6 Month Contract
Location: Durham (Hybrid working)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Communications Specialist to support the review, assessment, and replacement of existing communications infrastructure, with a particular focus on satellite and radio transmission technologies. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong telecommunications background, who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear requirements, robust processes, and a future-fit communications strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess current communications infrastructure, including satellite and radio transmission systems
- Lead technical assessments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Contribute to the creation of a technical strategy paper for communications transformation
- Support the replacement and modernisation of existing communications strategy
- Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive informed decision-making
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in telecommunications and communications infrastructure
- Experience working with satellite and radio transmission communications
- Proven ability to gather and document business requirements
- Experience in process mapping and operational process design
- Ability to conduct technical assessments and translate findings into actionable insights
- Experience contributing to or developing technical strategy documentation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience working on communications transformation or infrastructure replacement programmes
- Exposure to large-scale or regulated environments