Ofcom Policy Director

Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communication industries with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications, postal services and the management of the radio spectrum.

We are currently looking to extend our team of senior Competition Policy experts with an additional role at Policy Director level. The successful applicant will lead and deliver major policy projects, potentially across all of the sectors regulated by Ofcom.

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong personal and professional capabilities, as well as extensive relevant experience. In particular, you will bring:

• Strong analytical and management skills.
• An extensive background in a relevant discipline (such as economics, engineering or consulting) or occupation in a relevant industry sector.
• The ability to deliver large, challenging analytical projects.
• The ability to work effectively in a team context and provide leadership, both internally and externally.

In return, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise across a wide range of challenging issues and help shape the future of the communications sector in the UK.

Ofcom offers competitive salaries, pension contributions and a flexible benefits package. If you would like to apply, please write to us stating your suitability for the role, current salary and enclose a CV to applications@ofcom.org.uk or by post to: The HR Department, Ofcom, Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HA.

Closing date: 30 April 2013.

Ofcom is an equal opportunities employer. It wishes to reflect the diversity of contemporary UK society and is therefore actively seeking to recruit colleagues from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those who have a disability.