Hosted IP Voice SME

Join BT as a Hosted IP Voice SME: Shape the Future of Business

Location:  Manchester

Why BT?

We’ve always been an organisation with purpose; to use the power of communications to make a better world. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world’s first telecommunications company. At our heart we’re a technology company with research and innovation in our bones and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers - those are the values we live by whilst also creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

Our pursuit of progress over the past 180 years has established BT as a strong, successful brand, with huge scale capable of achieving great things. From supporting emergency services, hospitals, banks and keeping economies around the world online, safe and secure, to delivering large scale technology infrastructure like the creation of BT Sport.

Today in this fast changing, always on, digital world our purpose remains true. Yet the market conditions, regulation and competition we face are tougher than ever before. So, if you have the drive, optimism and resilience to help propel us forward we’ll offer unrivalled personal development, a wealth of opportunities to learn, experience new things and pursue new careers. If that’s you and what you’re looking for, we’d love you to be part of our future.

Why this role matters

This role is critical in ensuring our customers remain connected through expert support and seamless service delivery. As an IP Voice Subject Matter Expert, you’ll be the go-to person for operational matters, driving technical excellence, improving customer experience, and contributing to continuous improvement across our services. Your expertise will help shape and optimise end-to-end solutions, ensuring we meet our Right First Time (RFT) targets and deliver brilliant service every time.

What you’ll be doing

Role responsibilities:

• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert and single point of contact for operational matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution of customer issues.
• Delivering high-quality, end-to-end service using multiple systems, with a focus on cost efficiency, quality workmanship, and responsive customer support.
• Collaborating with Technology, Product Line, and Design teams to shape and optimise end-to-end solutions, ensuring operational benefits and smooth implementation.
• Supporting testing, development, and deployment of technical solutions, including regression testing and documentation of processes and procedures.

What skills you’ll need

• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking: You’ll need to approach complex technical and operational challenges with a logical mindset, precision, and a proactive attitude to identify root causes and deliver effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for liaising with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams. You’ll be expected to manage expectations, provide clear updates, and build trusted relationships.
• Technical proficiency in IT and voice technologies: A solid understanding of IP Voice systems and IT infrastructure is key. You should be comfortable working across multiple platforms and systems, and able to contribute to testing, development, and implementation of technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities: You’ll often work without direct supervision, so being self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing conflicting priorities is crucial to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset: You should be passionate about driving efficiency, reducing waste, and improving processes. Familiarity with CI methodologies and a commitment to service excellence will help you thrive in this role.

Benefits:

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• From January 2025, equal family leave:  receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities

A Few Points To Note:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement:

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.