National Physical Laboratory
Network Team Leader
Network Team Leader at National Physical Laboratory, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT & Software
Reference https://jobs.npl.co.uk/vacancies/3021/network-team-leader.html
About the role
- Department - Deputy CEO Directorate
- Location: - Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Vacancy Type: - Permanent
- About the Role - As the Network Team Leader, you will be responsible for the direction, performance and continuous development of UKTL's network services. Working with a team of network engineers and a wide range of stakeholders, you'll help ensure our network infrastructure remains secure, reliable, scalable and aligned to organisational needs.
This role combines technical expertise, people leadership and stakeholder engagement. You'll contribute to the future development of UKTL's network services, support technology decisions, promote secure ways of working, and create an environment where people can develop, collaborate and succeed.
What You'll Be Doing As the Network Team Leader, you will:
- Lead and support a team of network professionals, creating an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
- Be accountable for the performance, resilience, security and effectiveness of UKTL's network services.
- Develop and communicate plans for network and connectivity services that align with organisational priorities.
- Review existing network services and identify opportunities to improve, simplify and modernise where appropriate.
- Ensure security considerations are incorporated into network design, delivery and operational processes.
- Support continuous improvement activities that enhance service quality, reliability, efficiency and user experience.
- Provide leadership and coordination during major incidents, ensuring effective communication and resolution.
- Work closely with technology, security, research and delivery teams to understand and meet current and future
- business needs.
- Build positive working relationships across UKTL and contribute to informed decision-making.
- Oversee network risks, technical debt and lifecycle activities to ensure services remain sustainable and supportable.
- Monitor service performance and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work with suppliers and partners to support successful service delivery.
- Encourage the adoption of automation and modern ways of working while maintaining appropriate governance.
- Support the development of team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing and career development conversations.
- Contribute to wider technology initiatives and strategic objectives across UKTL.
- Lead and support a team of network professionals, creating an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
Reference: https://jobs.npl.co.uk/vacancies/3021/network-team-leader.html · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 11 Dec 2026 · Listed via National Physical Laboratory
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