Head of Network Operations

HEAD OF NETWORK OPERATIONS LOCATION - HULL HYBRID WORKING - 3 DAYS ON SITE SALARY - £80,000 - £90,000 BENEFITS Your new role I am looking for an experienced Head of Network Operations to take ownership of my client's network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability as the business continues to grow. What You'll Do * Monitor and maintain the network performance, resolving issues proactively. * Lead and mentor a team of network professionals. * Implement robust security measures to protect against cyber threats. * Plan and deliver network upgrades, expansions, and migrations. * Collaborate with vendors and manage SLAs. * Analyse performance data and provide actionable insights. * Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and compliance What you'll need to succeed The Head of Networks needs to fulfil the below criteria to be successfully shortlisted: Proven experience in network engineering or operations leadership. Strong knowledge of network technologies and security principles. Skilled in incident management, change management, and vendor relationships. Previous experience of Managing a NOC Team - the People Management side of this role is crucial. Extensive knowledge and experience with FWA 5G / Fibre Networks / Core Network Technologies What you'll get in return The role comes with a Salary of up to £90,000 Benefits. The position would require the successful applicant to work on-site for a minimum of 3 days per week. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Desired Skills and Experience FWA 5G FIBER NETWORKS * Proven experience in network engineering or operations leadership. * Strong knowledge of network technologies and security principles. * Skilled in incident management, change management, and vendor relationships. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to thrive under pressure and make sound decisions. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: East Riding Of Yorkshire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/14/2025