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PSTN and Broadband Line Audit

Job Location:

Lincolnshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

This 3-month contract role with a local authority involves conducting a comprehensive audit of all PSTN and broadband lines across the County Council. The contractor will be responsible for identifying validating and documenting all active lines confirming ownership and usage and providing evidence-based recommendations on whether services should be retained rationalized or ceased. This work is crucial for cost optimization improved service efficiency and strengthened governance and audit compliance.

Responsibilities

Conduct a full audit of all PSTN and broadband lines including DSL FTTC FTTP and leased lines.
Compile and reconcile data from multiple sources such as supplier invoices internal systems and site-level validation.
Build and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all identified telecoms assets.
Capture key data for each line including location ownership supplier cost and service use.
Engage with service owners and site contacts to validate whether lines are still required.
Identify redundant unused or unassigned (orphaned) lines.
Classify all lines into clear categories (Keep / Cease / Under Review).
Maintain a robust audit trail including communications decisions and supporting evidence.
Produce a Master Audit Register in an agreed format (e.g. Excel).
Deliver a detailed audit findings report including risks issues and cost-saving opportunities.
Develop a prioritized cessation plan grouped by supplier site and risk level.
Where applicable initiate and track soft cease requests with supplier approval.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required
- Proven experience in telecoms or IT infrastructure auditing.
- Strong understanding of PSTN and broadband services (DSL FTTC FTTP leased lines).
- Experience working with large datasets and asset inventories.
- Demonstrated ability to reconcile data from multiple sources.

Essential Qualifications Required
- Relevant qualification in IT Telecommunications or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar data management tools.
- Knowledge of CMDB systems or asset management tools is desirable.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Location: Main Building Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1YL United Kingdom.
Work pattern: 3 days remote 2 days in office. Required to travel to different sites so possibly more days in the office.
Bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 3rd July 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

This work will support cost optimisation improved service efficiency and strengthened governance and audit compliance.

Required Education:

This work will support cost optimisation improved service efficiency and strengthened governance and audit compliance.

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