VodafoneThree Graduate Commercial Future Leader Programme

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VodafoneThree benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Vodafone is offering a Commercial Future Leader Graduate Programme in the UK, with a 2-year duration and a hybrid working pattern in Newbury and London. You will tackle real commercial challenges, own meaningful projects, and work with senior leaders to accelerate your journey into leadership.

Benefiting from a structured development plan, you’ll learn, grow and contribute to Vodafone's ambitious digital strategy.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and passionate about becoming a future leader.
• Thinks strategically with strong commercial mind-set.
• Committed to inclusion and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in real commercial challenges and own projects.
• Grow through experience with support from mentors and leaders.
• Shape the future by driving change that benefits customers and communities.
• Participate in a structured development plan to fast-track into leadership.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree required

Job description

Location: Newbury and London + Hybrid

Salary: Competitive salary of £35,000, welcome bonus of £1,000, plus annual performance bonus and VodafoneThree benefits

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

Duration: 2 years

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. At VodafoneThree we’re not just expanding connectivity, we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services and communities across the country.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress – today.

Be the driving force behind VodafoneThree’s Commercial transformation

We’re building the next generation of commercial leaders who will help transform the future of connectivity in the UK.

As a Commercial Future Leader, you’ll be at the heart of our bold journey, driving real business impact from day one. You’ll own projects that matter, collaborate closely with senior leaders and help us set the pace for the UK.

Alongside a structured development plan, you’ll be supported to learn, grow and challenge yourself throughout the programme. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where you can bring your perspective, learn from others and build the commercial expertise and confidence to become a future leader.

If you’re eager to make a difference, passionate about customers and commercial strategy and ready to accelerate your career into leadership, join us and build the future of VodafoneThree - where your ambition meets ours.

What you’ll do

• Learn the business inside out: Immerse yourself in real commercial challenges, own projects, and work with senior leaders to understand what drives our business forward.
• Grow through experience: You’ll be supported throughout and gain skills that set you on your accelerated fast-tracked journey to leadership.
• Supportive Environment: You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll be guided by experienced mentors, leaders, and a dedicated graduate community.
• Shape the future: You’ll drive real change as a leader that impacts customers, communities and the entire industry, making an impact from day one.

Who you are

• You're ambitious and passionate about wanting to be a future leader
• You've done your research and you're intentional about building a career in Commercial
• You understand the value of our customers and you’re ready to help build the UK’s digital future
• You thrive on driving change and transformation and take accountability for results
• You’re inclusive, collaborate effectively, and inspire others to succeed
• You're curious, bold and enjoy environments that challenge your thinking
• You're driven by growth and never stop learning.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Application process

At VodafoneThree, we believe in creating a hiring process that empowers everyone to be at their best.

This involves the following steps:

• Eligibility questions
• Online assessment – includes a video interview, an image-based personality questionnaire and a logical reasoning assessment
• Telephone call with a Recruiter
• Assessment centre

Please note the following:

• Applications are anticipated to close on 31st December 2026
• You need to have achieved a 2.1 (or equivalent) in any degree, recently graduated – i.e. a bachelors or masters obtained or to be obtained between June 2024 and August 2027
• You must also have the correct right to work documentation in place for the full programme duration. We do not accept the Graduate Route Visa.

Please note that we can only accept one application from you for our Graduate Programmes for 2027, so please consider which Programme best suits your career aspirations – duplicate applications cannot be progressed.

Need to know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulator’s standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/ for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the assessment and selection process, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are - your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.