Hiring manager – Lucy Allen.

Recruiter  - Paula Turnbull

Career Level – D Grade.

Location – London

Closing Date – 19/10/2026.

About the role

The Broadband Market Forecasting Manager is responsible for leading Openreach's view of the UK broadband market and translating complex market developments into robust forecasts and actionable business insight. Broadband Net Change is one of Openreach's most high-profile performance measures, closely monitored by senior leadership, investors and industry analysts, making the accuracy and credibility of our forecasting critically important.

This is an especially exciting time to join the team. The UK broadband market is undergoing significant change, including continued FTTP expansion, increasing network competition, wholesale developments, consolidation amongst alternative network providers, and rapidly changing macroeconomic conditions. These developments are creating both opportunities and uncertainty for Openreach, making the need for high-quality market analysis and forecasting more important than ever.

The role sits at the intersection of market strategy, commercial decision-making and analytics. It offers the opportunity to tackle complex business problems in one of the UK's most dynamic markets, using data, modelling and insight to influence major commercial, investment and planning decisions across Openreach.

The role combines advanced analytical and modelling expertise with strong commercial thinking. The successful candidate will develop and maintain forecasting models, assess different market scenarios and provide recommendations that directly influence business planning, investment decisions and major strategic targets.

Working closely with Commercial, Strategy, Customer and Finance teams, the role offers high visibility across the organisation and regular engagement with senior stakeholders. It is ideally suited to an individual who enjoys solving complex business problems, challenging assumptions and turning uncertainty into clear, evidence-based recommendations.

What you’ll be doing

Own the delivery of Openreach's broadband market forecasts, providing a clear view of performance and future outlook by driver.

Build understanding and confidence in the broadband forecast across the Commercial, Finance and Strategy teams, clearly communicating key assumptions, drivers, risks and opportunities to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.

Develop and maintain sophisticated forecasting, scenario and business models to assess the impact of market developments, competitor activity and commercial initiatives.

Lead the enhancement of Openreach's competitor loss modelling capability, quantifying the impact of competitor actions on Openreach volumes.

Develop scenario analyses to assess the impact of market developments and competitor activity.

Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders, influencing decision-making through robust analysis, compelling storytelling and well-structured insights.

Identify, quantify and communicate key risks, opportunities and sensitivities within the forecast, ensuring senior stakeholders understand the potential implications for Openreach's performance and strategic objectives.

Produce high-quality materials for Executive, Board and investor-facing discussions, ensuring complex market and forecasting concepts are communicated clearly and effectively.

Continuously improve forecasting approaches, modelling techniques and data sources to strengthen forecast accuracy and Openreach's understanding of market behavior.

 Essential Skills / Experience

• Proven experience in a commercially focused analytical, forecasting, strategy, business planning or market insight role.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous business questions, identify key performance drivers and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and experience building sophisticated analytical or forecasting models.

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. 
You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family 
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off 
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now