Please not that this vacancy is only open to candidate who are currently in the UK. Whilst my client may consider sponsoring work permits the logistical problems of interviewing overseas candidates and relocation issues preclude us from progressing applications.
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Communications Manager the Communications Consultant will be a specialist in varying electronic communication skills covering Wide Area, Local Area, Voice and Vision networking protocols and technologies. Responsibilities include deploying communications solutions, locally, regionally or globally in conjunction with external/internal suppliers. As a member of a team, the specialist would provide expertise in a number of the disciplines required. Operational environment covers the EMEAA region and incorporates approximately 9,500 users in 20 countries, with backbone connectivity to the rest of the global network connecting in over 15,000 users Principle Accountabilities: * The consultant will be expected to design and project manage the delivery of communications infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of the customer/business within the EMEAA region, in-line with Group infrastructure standards * Identify improvement/value opportunities within the operational environment in conjunction with the Group IT organisation. * Supervise/manage external/internal suppliers in the delivery of services/solutions to world class and Group IT infrastructure standards. * Integrate the communications infrastructures of new businesses within the group of companies, within region. * Capacity monitoring and planning of Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Voice switches, Voice Mail and Call Logging. * Responsibility for the provision and supply external data feeds and interconnect links, such as Internet (incl. VPN), EDI, Fax, Telex, and any other external electronic communications links. * Deploy, manage and maintain the communications components of the Group Perimeter Security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, DMZs, internet traffic analysis systems, etc. * Researches, tests, evaluates and recommends network options and technologies, in conjunction with external suppliers/partners where appropriate. Key Challenges: * Provision of a cost effective network communications infrastructure that meets the service levels required by the business units. * Ensure on-going high performance and reliability of all solutions deployed * Work to deliver communications infrastructure that will underpin Project Probe Person requirements * Customer focussed approach * Proven experience of managing IT services through third party suppliers * Influencing skills * Aggressive in pursuit of excellence in service * Project leadership skills * Broad understanding of technical aspects of IT and impact these have on services provided * Experience of working with other cultures or a second language desirable * Team player * Excellent analytical skills-able to identify problems and recommend solutions For further information or to apply please call me or email me your CV. Regards Gavin Smith Recruitment Manager Best International Group plc 43 Temple Row Birmingham B2 5JT Tel: 0121 335 9000 Fax: 0121 335 9090 www.best-international.com **************************************************************************************** Official winners of the UK IT Recruitment Service of the Year Computing Awards for Excellence 2000 Official winners of the Network Recruitment Consultancy of the Year Networking Industry Awards 2001 Best International Group Plc Registered in England No. 3246014 London (Head Office) +44 (0)20 7300 9000 Bristol +44 (0)117 945 9000 Birmingham +44 (0)121 335 9000 Manchester +44 (0)161 942 9000 Scotland +44 (0)131 524 9000 This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any representations (contractual or otherwise), views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Best International Group, or any of its group companies. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. ****************************************************************************************
