Security Policy Manager

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a professional to shape their security policy approach within a global telecommunications company. This role involves monitoring security policy developments, drafting positions, and engaging with external stakeholders to influence outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, alongside knowledge of security policy and the telecommunications sector.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity leave: 52 weeks with full pay for the first 13 weeks

Private pension with 2:1 matching from Vodafone

Private medical access and dental care

Discounts on retail, gym, and cinema

Qualifications

• Experience drafting policy positions and consultation responses.
• Familiar with EU legislative process.
• Strong knowledge base of security policy topics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze developments in security policy impacting Vodafone.
• Develop policy positions and support consultation responses.
• Prepare Senior Leadership for political engagement on security topics.

Skills

Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication

Policy Drafting

Influencing Policy Outcomes

Security Policy Knowledge

Thought Leadership

Familiarity with EU Political Landscape

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

This exciting role entails the responsibility of working on Vodafone's policy approach to security policy and regulation topics.

This role will cover key security policy priorities including: the role of telecom providers in contributing to national resilience; how Vodafone supports Europe’s vision for technological sovereignty; public/private partnership opportunities in response to emerging technologies (e.g., AI, post-quantum cryptography) and hybrid threats.

You will report to the Head of the Government Security & Regulation team within the Vodafone Group Corporate Security team and work closely with the public affairs team and wider public policy teams.

• Monitor and analyze developments in security policy and regulation impacting Vodafone globally, with a key focus on the EU.
• Develop policy positions and support consultation responses and engagement plans for security topics, working closely with colleagues in Vodafone's EU engagement office.
• Develop narratives that can be used by Vodafone with key external security stakeholders (EU, NATO, Industry Associations) and at key forums.
• Prepare Vodafone Senior Leadership for political engagement on security topics and integrate security considerations into broader policy messaging for Vodafone.

Who you are

• You have excellent writing and analytical skills.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You have experience drafting policy positions and consultation responses.
• You are familiar with the EU legislative process and how to influence policy outcomes.
• You have a strong knowledge base of security policy topics and familiarity with the telecommunications industry.
• You can demonstrate thought leadership around the growing significance of security policy and the increasing focus on associated risks.
• You are familiar with the EU political landscape and understand how security topics are evolving.
• You are comfortable representing an organization to external stakeholders.

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, regardless of personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly 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, 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 while helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't just 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 increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making 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.