Are you looking to kick-start your career in telecoms and cybersecurity?
Do you want to work at the forefront of global telecom standards and help shape secure‑by‑design networks of the future? We’re looking for a Telecoms Standards Associate to join our growing team, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop technical expertise while gaining exposure to international standards bodies, industry stakeholders, and cutting‑edge technologies.
About the Role
In this entry‑level technical role, you will support the monitoring and contribution to international standards discussions, helping to promote secure, resilient telecoms networks. You’ll play a key role in supporting insights, stakeholder engagement, and technical outputs that position the organisation as a trusted voice within the telecoms ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Support engagement with international telecom standards bodies and industry organisations
- Assist in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders including operators, vendors, and government bodies
- Contribute to reports, briefings, and presentations on telecoms and security topics
- Monitor global telecom trends and emerging technologies to inform insights and recommendations
- Help promote best practices in telecoms security and resilience
- Provide clear, structured feedback from standards discussions to stakeholders
- Participate in meetings with vendors and suppliers, building strong working relationships
- Support research and testing activities, ensuring alignment with technical requirements
- Follow documentation, quality processes, and security best practices
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the team
- Assist in coordinating small projects or workstreams as you develop
Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week – part of this role you will be traveling up 9 weeks of the year.
We strive to offer a great work life balance – if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.
Skills & Experience
- Basic understanding of telecoms architecture (e.g. 3GPP mobile networks)
- Confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Awareness of telecom standards and the broader telecoms landscape
- Interest in telecom security, resilience, and emerging technologies
- A collaborative, proactive mindset
What We Offer
- A structured development opportunity within a highly specialised field
- Exposure to international standards bodies and industry leaders
- Mentorship and support from experienced professionals
- The chance to contribute to meaningful work shaping future telecom networks
- Opportunities to grow into a technical specialist or project lead
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early‑career professional to gain hands‑on experience in telecoms and cybersecurity, develop industry‑recognised expertise, and build a career in a fast‑evolving, high‑impact field. To work in this role, you will need to hold an SC clearance with no restrictions. You are welcome to apply without already holding SC clearance; however, you will not be able to start in post until the clearance has been successfully granted.
#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-18”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “National Physical Laboratory”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__435638909__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “” } } }Are you looking to kick-start your career in telecoms and cybersecurity?
Do you want to work at the forefront of global telecom standards and help shape secure‑by‑design networks of the future? We’re looking for a Telecoms Standards Associate to join our growing team, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop technical expertise while gaining exposure to international standards bodies, industry stakeholders, and cutting‑edge technologies.
About the Role
In this entry‑level technical role, you will support the monitoring and contribution to international standards discussions, helping to promote secure, resilient telecoms networks. You’ll play a key role in supporting insights, stakeholder engagement, and technical outputs that position the organisation as a trusted voice within the telecoms ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Support engagement with international telecom standards bodies and industry organisations
- Assist in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders including operators, vendors, and government bodies
- Contribute to reports, briefings, and presentations on telecoms and security topics
- Monitor global telecom trends and emerging technologies to inform insights and recommendations
- Help promote best practices in telecoms security and resilience
- Provide clear, structured feedback from standards discussions to stakeholders
- Participate in meetings with vendors and suppliers, building strong working relationships
- Support research and testing activities, ensuring alignment with technical requirements
- Follow documentation, quality processes, and security best practices
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the team
- Assist in coordinating small projects or workstreams as you develop
Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week – part of this role you will be traveling up 9 weeks of the year.
We strive to offer a great work life balance – if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.
Skills & Experience
- Basic understanding of telecoms architecture (e.g. 3GPP mobile networks)
- Confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Awareness of telecom standards and the broader telecoms landscape
- Interest in telecom security, resilience, and emerging technologies
- A collaborative, proactive mindset
What We Offer
- A structured development opportunity within a highly specialised field
- Exposure to international standards bodies and industry leaders
- Mentorship and support from experienced professionals
- The chance to contribute to meaningful work shaping future telecom networks
- Opportunities to grow into a technical specialist or project lead
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early‑career professional to gain hands‑on experience in telecoms and cybersecurity, develop industry‑recognised expertise, and build a career in a fast‑evolving, high‑impact field. To work in this role, you will need to hold an SC clearance with no restrictions. You are welcome to apply without already holding SC clearance; however, you will not be able to start in post until the clearance has been successfully granted.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…