Communications Specialist
8 days ago
Durham
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