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# Head of Networks

- **Company:** Lorien
- **Location:** Coventry, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Local Area Networks, Network Control, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Computer Network Operations
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42058411/

## About the Role

Why this role?You'll inherit a significant network estate and a substantial supplier ecosystem, requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to hold delivery partners accountable while driving performance improvements.
️ What you'll doDefine and deliver the Network strategy and roadmapLead large-scale WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN and Voice servicesOwn network resilience, availability, security, and performanceDrive major network transformation and modernisation programmesLead strategic supplier relationships and ensure service excellenceManage operational risk, service continuity, and network governanceLead teams and partners across both run and change activities
What you'll bringPrevious experience as a Head of Networks or equivalent leadership roleExperience managing enterprise-scale, nationally distributed networksStrong knowledge of WAN, SD-WAN, telecommunications, voice and networking technologiesProven success leading large third-party and managed service relationshipsExpertise in supplier governance, commercial management, and service accountabilityBackground operating within large, complex organisations where network availability is business-criticalExperience supporting environments spanning multiple sites, logistics operations, offices, or customer-facing locations
If you've led large-scale network estates, managed major telecoms partners, and thrive in complex enterprise environments, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

We're hiring a Head of Networks to own the strategy, operation, resilience, and transformation of a large-scale enterprise network environment spanning multiple sites, locations, and business-critical services. This is a senior leadership role for someone who has led national network operations at scale and knows how to balance operational excellence, transformation delivery, and commercial accountability.


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