Contracts Lead (MBNL)

VodafoneThree; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Pension plan

Learning tools

Paid time for charity work

Job summary

VodafoneThree in Newbury is seeking a Contracts Lead to own the contract management plan for large-scale telecoms projects, ensuring alignment with partners and internal teams.

You will drive risk mitigation, commercial value, and robust stakeholder engagement while overseeing contract execution in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex contracts into an operationalised contract management plan.
• Good understanding of contract risk and risk-management strategies.
• Strong commercial and partner management experience with evidence of creating value.
• Relationship management of suppliers or partners.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical skills, able to solve complex problems and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the contract management plan to support large-scale contracts.
• Provide contractual clarity to internal stakeholders and highlight risks with mitigation plans.
• Work with Network Design, Build and Operations to ensure understanding of contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate payments, credits and identify opportunities.
• Act as the primary contact for all contractual matters with suppliers or partners.
• Implement processes to track, monitor and report compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide reporting to stakeholders on conformance, risk and issues.
• Prepare and submit contract change notes.
• Guide Strategy on contract implications for grid optimisation.
• Manage contractual disputes and engage legal resources as needed.
• Own all contractual communication with suppliers or partners.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure obligations, milestones and scope are understood.
• Manage contract risk and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Commercial & partner management

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

VodafoneThree - Contracts Lead (MBNL)

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the contract management plan to support the in-life cycle of large‑scale contracts.
• Provide contractual clarity and positions to internal stakeholders, highlight risks to the Partnership Lead and present mitigation plans.
• Work closely with Network Design, Build and Operational teams, ensuring clear understanding of contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with Finance teams to ensure accurate payments, credits and identify commercial opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters with suppliers or partners.
• Implement and manage processes to track, monitor and report compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide reporting to key stakeholders on conformance, risk and issues.
• Prepare and submit formal contract change correspondence (e.g., Contractual Change Notes).
• Provide guidance to Strategy team on contract implications for grid optimisation.
• Manage contractual disputes and engage legal resources as needed.
• Own all contractual communication with suppliers or partners.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations, milestones and scope are understood and adhered to.
• Manage contract risk and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex contracts into an operationalised contract management plan in the telecommunications sector.
• Good understanding of contract risk and risk‑management strategies.
• Strong commercial and partner management experience with demonstrable evidence of creating value.
• Relationship management of suppliers or partners.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical skills, able to solve complex problems and make effective decisions.

What We Offer

We care about our people’s success by offering competitive pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays and paid time for charity work. Benefits include discounts, vouchers, a pension plan, and learning tools. We provide strong parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment are subject to background checks including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. We are committed to equal opportunity and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We use AI to support our business but value your unique experiences and achievements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.