Senior Policy Advisor - Space and Innovation

Overview

As a Senior Associate in the Space Spectrum Authorisation and Policy team, you will shape spectrum policy for satellite, space and drone services. You will lead policy thinking, manage autonomous projects, and collaborate across economists, lawyers and engineers to deliver robust, evidence-led policy decisions. You will engage externally with industry and government to gather insights and articulate compelling policy narratives. This role offers the chance to influence how spectrum enables innovative wireless services while working across cross-functional teams in Ofcom. You will contribute to a mission-driven regulator that aims to make communications work for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy thinking on wireless developments and their implications for spectrum issues, coordinating with Spectrum group and wider Ofcom projects
• Manage policy projects autonomously, interrogating spectrum usage trends and building consensus for future-proof solutions
• Collaborate with Ofcom divisions (economists, lawyers, engineers) to deliver timely, joined-up policy
• Develop and draft policy consultations and decisions, synthesising feedback and presenting a clear rationale
• Represent Ofcom externally, gathering stakeholder insights and challenging assumptions to maximise value
• Contribute to new approaches for spectrum management, seeking simplified and robust policy solutions

Key requirements

• Experience in policy or strategy development in government, regulator, industry body or company
• Ability to synthesize information, anticipate trends, and align work with long-term objectives
• Strong written and oral communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
• Capability to analyse data and engage with legal, economic and engineering specialists to reach evidence-based conclusions
• Delivery-focused with proven project management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset across disciplines to build joined-up policy solutions

• clear communication
• stakeholder engagement
• team collaboration
• spectrum management principles
• wireless communications understanding
• data interpretation and analysis

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