Senior Manager - Satellite Policy & Regulation

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Greater London seeks an experienced candidate for a pivotal role in satellite communications. You will lead policy development, manage regulatory issues, and collaborate with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in the satellite industry, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers a company car, annual bonuses, generous annual leave, and various benefits aimed at fostering work-life balance and inclusivity.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 20%

Company car

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Private pension scheme

Access to private medical and dental care

Additional discounts on retail and services

Qualifications

• Clear communicator, particularly in written communication, able to influence at high levels.
• Creative, solutions-oriented, analytical mindset applied to policy development.
• Relevant experience and knowledge of the satellite industry.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Structured and well-organized with deadline management skills.
• University degree in law, international affairs, economics, or technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of satellite topics and policy positions.
• Oversee regulatory and licensing matters for satellite communications.
• Work proactively with teams to develop satellite policy strategies.
• Create and maintain standardized policy materials.
• Support Vodafone's joint venture, SatCo in Luxembourg.

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: To play a leading role in the External Affairs function to support Vodafone ambitions in satellite communications across the global footprint. This will include leading on policy development, engaging on regulatory and licensing matters and working cross‑functionally with teams on public affairs, external communications and strategic initiatives.

• Lead on the creation and maintenance of standardised policy materials documenting GEA’s satellite policy positions
• Lead development of satellite topics and policy positions from an ITU and WRC perspective closely working/aligned with technology teams. Seek to amplify these positions in relevant forums.
• Provide oversight and expertise in respect of regulatory and licensing matters including management of applications, where appropriate.
• Work closely with relevant teams (in particular Brussels office, Campaigns team local markets regulatory and public policy teams) to develop strategies to land satellite policy priorities externally.
• To be proactive in thought leadership in substantive areas under candidates control, including development of detailed policy position papers.
• You will also be expected to support Vodafone’s joint venture, SatCo in Luxembourg on mutually beneficial satellite topics.

Who you are

• Clear communicator, particularly in written communication. Must be able to clearly communicate and influence above level – role may include presenting to SLT, exco and board (internally) and to top‑level EC officials.
• Creative, solutions‑orientated, analytical mindset able to link together analyses and policy positions aimed at senior policymakers and regulators.
• Relevant experience and knowledge of the satellite industry – including emerging developments.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions in the Vodafone organisation.
• Structured and well‑organised, with an ability to work to deadlines.
• University degree, preferably in fields of law, international affairs, economics or technology.

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: 20%
• Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630
  per month.
• 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. 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 isn’t 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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.