Ofcom Snapshot
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.
We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.
We also oversee the universal postal service, look after the airwaves used by wireless devices, and also help to make sure people don’t get scammed and are protected from bad practices.
We have recently taken on the regulation of video-sharing platforms, and we are preparing for our role as the regulator for Online Safety; protecting people from online harms.
Our culture is clear - we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; and Agility. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom.
Working at Ofcom is about feeding your curiosity. It’s an opportunity to learn something new, develop your skills, and stay ahead of the curve with the latest technologies and innovations in the communications sector.
Professional Development
At Ofcom, people are our greatest asset, so developing them is a fundamental part of our ethos.
We take professional development very seriously and encourage colleagues not only to seek development to improve their performance in role, but also CPD (continuous professional development) to enhance their professional competence and career opportunities. Colleagues use personal development plans to record and prioritise their personal development needs. Each employee is assigned a career and development manager whose job it is to help them discover their potential.
We also provide a variety of opportunities for colleagues to meet those needs, including:
• a comprehensive set of internal training courses
• career coaching.
• investment to attend appropriate external
• sponsorships for professional or academic qualifications; and
• memberships of professional bodies.
• Secondments/Project based work and on the job learning
We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.
We also oversee the universal postal service, look after the airwaves used by wireless devices, and also help to make sure people don’t get scammed and are protected from bad practices.
We have recently taken on the regulation of video-sharing platforms, and we are preparing for our role as the regulator for Online Safety; protecting people from online harms.
Our culture is clear - we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; and Agility. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom.
Working at Ofcom is about feeding your curiosity. It’s an opportunity to learn something new, develop your skills, and stay ahead of the curve with the latest technologies and innovations in the communications sector.
Professional Development
At Ofcom, people are our greatest asset, so developing them is a fundamental part of our ethos.
We take professional development very seriously and encourage colleagues not only to seek development to improve their performance in role, but also CPD (continuous professional development) to enhance their professional competence and career opportunities. Colleagues use personal development plans to record and prioritise their personal development needs. Each employee is assigned a career and development manager whose job it is to help them discover their potential.
We also provide a variety of opportunities for colleagues to meet those needs, including:
• a comprehensive set of internal training courses
• career coaching.
• investment to attend appropriate external
• sponsorships for professional or academic qualifications; and
• memberships of professional bodies.
• Secondments/Project based work and on the job learning
