Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to over 10,000 homes in the New Forest with connections set for early 2024.
Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff development. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for.
As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting Network Operations Centre Manager to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
We are looking for an ambitious Network Operations Centre Managerr to lead our Network Operations team based at our Blandford Headquarters, 40 minutes north of Bournemouth.
As a Network Operations Centre Manager you responsibilities include:
- Responsible for company's NOC teams ensuring effective management of staff and performance
- Development and enrichment of processes and procedures
- Setting operational network KPI's and personnel targets with the CTO and ensuring those KPI's and targets are met
- Identify and act on opportunities for continual improvement to incident response and technical network support
- Developing operational process and procedures as new technology is brought online.
- Oversee the monitoring, management and response to alarms and incidents across the network, including ensuring appropriate customer updates are provided in line with SLAs and Targets
- Pro-active and Re-active management of 3rd party network providers
- Manage technical aspect of enterprise customer on boarding, in-life management
- Identify and feedback on issues/challenges which may hinder the team's progress
- Ensure team work is undertaken in a safe manner and that any opportunities for improvement to Health and Safety practices are agreed with the H&S Manager
- Developing existing Network management and ticketing tools on a continuous improvement basis
- Performance management of the network utilising existing tools to provide detailed reports
Requirements of a Network Operations Centre Manager:
- Previous experience as NOC Manager or demonstrable technical team management experience
- Confidence to support positive working culture and uphold Wessex Internet Values
- Knowledge and experience of dealing with data and connectivity products & Services
- Accustomed to working in a multi-vendor environment
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- A full UK driving license
Advantageous to the role:
- Network and security qualifications
- Exposure to ITIL or eTOM frameworks
- Change Management experience
Benefits of a Network Operations Centre Manager
- 25 days of annual leave
- The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday
- Enhanced Family Pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career - we're a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we'll help you reach your potential
- Regular social events
- 75% discount to Wessex Internet package