Technical Policy Specialist – Spectrum International Unit

About ComReg

At ComReg, we work at the heart of Ireland’s digital world.

Our role is to help ensure that people and businesses benefit from reliable connectivity, competitive services and continued innovation across communications and digital infrastructure.

This is an exciting time to build a career with us. As technology continues to evolve, so does our work. Alongside our established responsibilities, we are taking on new areas including cybersecurity, resilience, data, cloud services, AI and digital trust, giving our people the opportunity to work on some of the most important issues shaping Ireland’s digital future.

What makes ComReg unique is its people -the variety of expertise and perspectives we bring together. We are diverse, multidisciplinary and enjoy collaborating and learning from one another. Our teams work closely with counterparts across Europe, contributing to solutions for complex challenges in a fast-moving digital environment.

While the technologies and issues we address continue to change, our purpose remains the same: helping to create a connected, trusted and innovative digital ecosystem that supports people, communities and businesses every day.

If you are looking for meaningful work with great colleagues, continuous learning and the opportunity to make a real impact, ComReg offers a rewarding career at the centre of Ireland’s digital future.

Divisional Overview 

Within ComReg, the Market Framework Division is responsible for the following:

• The management of Ireland’s spectrum resource, which includes the assignment of radio spectrum and maintaining the integrity of Ireland’s radio spectrum by monitoring, compliance and enforcement activities. The design and delivery of spectrum awards also form part of this function (the next multi-band spectrum award is planned for 2030).
• Managing Ireland’s National Numbering Scheme, to conserve this finite national resource, while ensuring that there is always an adequate supply of numbers to support the demands of existing and new service providers.
• Oversight of operator network resilience and incident management
• Delivery of product safety and market surveillance authority (MSA) obligations under EU law (Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)) for electronic communications related equipment (Note: future expansion of the product safety and MSA responsibilities linked with the AI Act, Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Act (RED DA) and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are expected).
• Representation of Ireland at EU and global regulatory bodies (the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations, the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications, the International Telecommunications Union, etc.).

The Spectrum International Unit

The role of the Spectrum International (“SI”) unit is to facilitate the harmonisation of the radio spectrum resource in international fora by:

• Facilitating ComReg’s relationships and workplan at international radio spectrum management fora, such as the CEPT, the RSPG, BEREC and the ITU;
• Managing the relationship in respect of spectrum management activities with the UK, EU member States and other countries / regions; and
• Incorporating the information and knowledge from these relationships into the work of the Division (consultations, policy development, etc).

As a consequence of new strategic objectives and tasks this unit is currently expanding and is seeking a Specialist with experience of the international spectrum environment and possessing a technical mindset.

The Role and Responsibilities 

The Technical Policy Specialist – International Spectrum Management will be expected to:

• Attend European and International meetings, as required, such as the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), the Conference of European Post and Telecommunications (CEPT), the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), and other fora, the outcomes from which may have a direct bearing on the Irish spectrum regulatory environment.
• Participate at these international meetings/fora to ensure that Ireland’s interests in the domain of radio spectrum management are defended and promoted.
• Develop and maintain external relationships, liaise with and influence National and International Stakeholders such as Government Departments, Public Service entities, other administrations and international bodies, as appropriate;
• Assist ComReg to ensure that harmonisation of the use of the radio spectrum resource at international level is appropriately reflected at National level;
• Work closely with other units within Market Framework on spectrum related matters as required;
• Develop and maintain internal relationships, both formally and informally, with management across the division to help ensure international spectrum management aspects are taken into account in the broader work of the division;
• Develop expert technical knowledge within the field of radio spectrum management in support of ComReg’s strategic decision making;
• Communicate complex information (in both written and verbal form)  in a coherent manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide input and support as necessary to the preparation and implementation of ComReg consultations and the development of authorisation regimes.

Please note that there will be an inherent element of travel required as part of this role.

Qualifications and Experience required 

Essential experience/knowledge

• A relevant qualification, meeting a minimum of level 8 award equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications (preferably in a technically oriented discipline).
• Proven experience of the management of multi-stakeholder engagement through forums, engagement activities or other methods;
• Excellent written communications skills, with experience in drafting documents for use in spectrum management fora, or a directly related area;
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with demonstrable experience of spoken representation of organisations at fora/meetings;
• Excellent analytical skills, with a solid practical background in the application of those skills, ideally within a regulatory and/or business environment;
• Demonstrable interest in the role and function of radio spectrum management:

Desirable

• Familiarity with spectrum management techniques and processes;
• Experience in leading and/or supervising the delivery of projects;
• Demonstrable experience in carrying out analysis of material relating to radio spectrum management and the processing of technical information. Such experience would ideally relate to wireless electronic communications technologies, networks and services, or another directly related area;
• Specialist training / qualifications in a radio spectrum oriented domain; and
• Knowledge of the structure, processes and procedures used by relevant spectrum management bodies and fora.

Core Competencies & Skills for the Role 

In addition to your technical qualifications and experience, you will bring professional competencies and skills in the following core areas:

• Strategy and leadership: Articulates future developments and applies this to operational situations. Creates a climate of cooperation and respect, where people strive to achieve common organisational goals and share knowledge. Takes a broad view.
• Communication and influencing: Communicates clearly, confidently, and respectfully, while engaging and influencing others to follow a particular course of action. Ensures all relevant parties are appropriately updated and notified.
• Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement: Possesses a command over the technical and professional skills for a particular discipline. Keeps an open mind. Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development.
• Drafting: Uses a logical structure to draft documents. Communicates complex and technical information clearly and concisely. Ensures key messages are understood and have the desired impact on the target audience.
• Planning and organising: Establishes and monitors priorities, systematically differentiating between urgent, important, and unimportant tasks. Plans and manages activities to consistently deliver results. Meets objectives within agreed time frames and deals with urgent operational situations expeditiously.
• Contextual Understanding: Understands the regulatory, legislative, political, industrial, economic, societal, and cultural environment within which ComReg operates. Uses this understanding to interact effectively. Considers the wider impact of actions and decisions

Our Package 

We are offering an attractive package:

• Salary €64,746.40 – €89,841.79 * (entry will be at the minimum point and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy)
• Dublin city centre location – IFSC
• Blended working environment
• 28 days Annual Leave per year increases with service
• Fully paid Maternity, Paternity and Parent’s leave
• Income protection scheme
• Education assistance and Training Opportunities
• Professional membership fee pay
• Attractive pension scheme
• ComReg Wellbeing Programme
• Travel tax saver scheme, Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a member’s run sports and social club

*(Pay increases will be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance)

Check out the Recruitment section of our Careers website if you have any questions or need further information about the role or the recruitment process -https://www.comreg.ie/about/careers/recruitment-faq/

Please Note (1)

We hope that our recruitment process supports applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We understand that having a diverse workforce contributes to making us stronger as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities.

Please let us know if there are any reasonable accommodations we can make to enable you to take part in the process by creating the environment to give you the best opportunity to show your strengths and competencies. Rest assured that whatever information you disclose will only be used to enable us to provide the necessary support and will never have a bearing on the outcome of the process.

Please Note (2)

ComReg assesses all applicants fairly based on the requirements for the role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive for positions, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If you are short-listed for interview, and are subsequently unsuccessful, you can request verbal feedback from your recruitment contact – if you are represented by an agency.