Regulatory Affairs Manager - Security

Vodafone Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Newbury seeks a compliance expert to manage security risks and provide guidance. Responsibilities include advising on regulatory compliance, coordinating responses to regulations, and maintaining business standards. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and the capability to work independently. This role offers various benefits, including a 10% yearly bonus and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5 charity days per year

Maternity leave: 52 weeks

Private pension with matching contributions

Private medical and dental access

Discounts for gym, cinema, and retail

Qualifications

• Over 3 years’ experience advising on regulatory compliance.
• Desirable qualification or experience in cyber security or law.
• Strong analytical skills and written communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage security compliance risk across Vodafone Group.
• Provide timely security advice and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Review technology security regulations and integrate into processes.

Skills

Advising on regulatory compliance

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualification in cyber security or law

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Role purpose: Part of a small team of subject matter experts responsible for managing security compliance risk across Vodafone Group entities by providing expert advice, translating complex regulations into actionable business guidance and processes, and coordinating all security-related responses. Act as primary PoC for specific Vodafone Group entities and contribute to the wider priorities as required.

• Ensure Vodafone Group Entities understand and manage their security compliance risks from security regulation obligations in alignment with the Vodafone Cyber and Corporate Security policies.
• Provide accurate, timely and effective Security advice and own stakeholder relationship to Vodafone Group Entities activities, including products, networks, and customer services.
• Review technology and telecommunications security regulations and feed the requirements into internal security processes, tools, and business-wide updates.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining a base of business guidance, standards, and best practices on the expert topic of security risk and compliance.
• Coordinating and responding to security or business resilience regulator/government questionnaires or queries.

Who you are

• >3 years’ experience in advising on regulatory compliance within communications or digital services
• A qualification or professional experience in cyber security or law is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with impact.
• Comfortable working independently and virtually, with a capability to collaborate, inspire and test in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical strength for establishing effective and business relevant advice in the context of sometimes ambiguous legal, regulatory and political environments.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone is not a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.