Level 6 Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

As an Apprentice Spectrum Engineering Officer (ASEO), you will play a vital role in ensuring the UK’s radio spectrum remains free from interference and unlicensed use. You will receive full training to develop the technical and regulatory skills needed to protect businesses, consumers, and critical communication services.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Investigating and resolving interference cases - Working on cases passed from the Spectrum Management Centre, locating sources of interference, and ensuring timely resolution Providing advice and enforcement support - Offering guidance to spectrum users and, when necessary, taking enforcement action to maintain compliance with regulations Proactively monitoring and investigating spectrum use - Identifying and addressing instances of unlicensed or improper use of the radio spectrum to keep UK businesses and consumers "on the air" Managing the radio spectrum within your region - Conducting fieldwork to monitor, inspect, and investigate spectrum use, ensuring services operate legally and efficiently

Training:

Broadcast and Media Systems Engineer (integrated degree) Level 6.



Training Outcome:

Opportunity for a full-time role upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance and a permanent position being available.



Employer Description:

As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other. Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We’re also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.



Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Passion for Engineering,Embracing change,Building relationships,Articulates ideas,Pursues growth,Technical & legal aptitude


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
  • Posted: 09-Jul-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk