Field Area Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Field Area Manager
Job Req ID: 12290 Posting Date: 23-Mar-2023 Function: Engineering Location: Barnstaple: High St (R601), Barnstaple, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £44k with great benefits You will support Openreach in creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Imagine supporting and advising a diverse team of 50+ to deliver Full Fibre broadband to both rural villages, towns and cities in the UK. We’re proud of our ability and history in developing people. We’re not concerned about your industry or background; we’re interested in your ability to manage. You will be a critical part of the UK’s largest communication infrastructure transformation in recent history. The role will require regular travel around the allocated patch.About Openreach
We’re the nation’s number one broadband network and we build the connections that matter. Our customers are the 640+ communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses and our mission is build the best digital future for the UK. There’s over 33,000 of us across the country, and we have a vision that our workforce should represent the communities that we serve. Diversity and accessibility are important to both where we are now and where we’re going. We value every colleague and the contribution they make, because a diverse business is a stronger business. We also want the best work-life balance for all our people, which is why we offer smart working. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll be able to discuss how smart working fits with your role during the recruitment process.
You'll have the following responsibilities
- Spearhead and motivate an engineering team that is passionate about delivering in a quality, efficient and safe manner.
- Adopt a ‘work safe home safe’ environment.
- Execute and deliver on all end-to-end customer outcomes and programmes.
- Engage with your team to agree on goals and set challenging operational targets that underpin the wider business goals.
- Accountable for the P&L, CAPEX bottom line profitability and delivery across the patch.
Benefits
Salary up to £44k 10% annual bonus Up to 50% off EE & BT mobile for you and 5 family & friends Discounted TV & BT sport packages 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days 10% BT pension contribution Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop
You'll need to have the following skills & experience
- Demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate a large operational team (40+)
- Results driven-a proven track recorded or leading operation teams whilst balancing quality, quantity and behavioural change
- Strong stakeholder management
- Ability to prioritise tasks and projects that align with your overall goals and objectives.
- Encourage collaboration and teamwork to align everyone towards a common goal and provides a framework for drawing conclusions.
How to apply
It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by-step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We welcome applications from every community and we’re looking forward to receiving yours.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Electronics Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Field Area Manager roles across Openreach's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Electronics Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,000 - £44,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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