Engineering Manager – Radio Transmission

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2 months ago
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Engineering Manager – Radio Transmission

Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester or London office twice a week.

We offer

  • Up to £80K base salary

  • 10% Bonus

  • 6% pension contribution

  • Private Medical

  • 25 days annual leave

    Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance

    Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

    Role Overview

    We are looking for an experienced Broadcast Transmission Engineering Manager with a strong background in radio transmission (DAB/FM) and satellite distribution. This role requires a technical leader who can manage a team of engineers while also engaging with major broadcasters, ensuring the successful operation, maintenance, and delivery of broadcast transmission projects.

    Key Skills & Experience

    Essential:

  • Strong background in Broadcast Transmission Engineering (TV, radio, satellite).

  • Experience with DAB, FM, AM, RF transmission systems, and signal distribution.

  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement & client-facing communication skills.

  • Experience working with major broadcasters

    Desirable:

  • Knowledge of satellite distribution technologies (uplink/downlink).

  • Familiarity with playout systems, signal encoding, and transmission workflows.

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Broadcast Engineering (or equivalent experience).

    Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

    Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

    Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.

    Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!

    Inclusive Arqiva ….Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women – join and contribute to our active networks

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