Director

Technical Director – Networks, Technology and Innovation

The Opportunity

A fast-growing Telco start-up developing next-generation connectivity across Private 5G, Open RAN, FWA and MNO environments is seeking a Technical Director to serve as senior technical authority and shape the company’s technology strategy, architecture and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical architecture and roadmap across Private 5G/SNPN, Open RAN, 5G Core, FWA and operator networks
• Act as design authority — reviewing and approving architectures, designs and technical decisions
• Lead technical delivery across Innovate UK and R&D programmes
• Define and develop repeatable Enterprise Private Network (EPN) deployment models
• Provide technical input into bids, proposals and commercial decisions
• Build, recruit and mentor the technology team
• Manage vendor, partner and subcontractor relationships
• Represent the business with customers, investors and industry bodies

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years in telecoms or network technology; 5+ years in senior technical leadership
• Deep expertise in 4G/LTE, 5G, Open RAN, 5G Core and Private 5G/SNPN
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards
• Proven track record building and leading technical teams
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
• Degree in Engineering, Telecoms or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Must have the right to work in the UK — no sponsorship available

FWA/MNO deployment, Innovate UK programmes, cloud-native/AI-ML network operations, O-RAN Alliance or 3GPP involvement, international deployments.

Why Join?

• £90k–£105k base + pension, health insurance, onsite lunch and parking
• Shape the technical strategy of an ambitious, innovative Telco start-up
• Build a technology function from the ground up
• Clear path to wider executive leadership as the business scales

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