VodafoneThree Graduate Technology Future Leader Programme

Vodafone Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is looking for recent graduates for their Future Leader Graduate Programme. This programme aims to cultivate future leaders by immersing you in technology challenges and offering hands-on experience. You'll gain vital skills and mentorship, shaping the UK's digital future. The position is based in Newbury and London and follows a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus of £1,000

Annual performance bonus

Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid time for charity work

Personalized benefits for you and your family

Qualifications

• Ambitious and passionate about wanting to be a future leader.
• Intentional about building a career in Technology.
• Ready to help build the UK’s digital future.
• Curious, bold, and enjoys challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in real technology challenges and own projects.
• Gain hands-on experience and shape the future of connectivity.
• Drive real change that impacts customers and communities.

Skills

Passion for Technology

Desire to drive innovation

Effective collaboration

Adaptability to change

Accountability for results

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field

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 Technology transformation

Our Technology Future Leader programme is for graduates who want to drive innovation and deliver real impact in a business that’s transforming connectivity across the UK.

From network and digital transformation to cross-functional projects, you’ll build the technical, business, and leadership skills to become a tech leader of tomorrow. You’ll be mentored by experts, immersed in cutting‑edge projects, and empowered to make a difference from day one.

If you’re passionate about technology, eager to solve complex problems and ready to accelerate your career to leadership, join us and help shape the future of VodafoneThree - where your ambition meets ours.

What you’ll do

As a VodafoneThree Future Leader Graduate, you’ll launch your career with a programme designed to build the future leaders of our business. You’ll turn your ambition into real results, gain hands‑on experience and shape the future of connectivity.

• Learn the business inside out: Immerse yourself in real technology challenges, own projects, and work with senior leaders to understand what drives our business forward.
• Grow through experience: Alongside a structured development plan, 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 Technology
• 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 achieve more
• You're curious, bold and enjoy environments that challenge your thinking
• You're driven by growth and never stop learning.

This programme is for grads who have the skills to hit the ground running. If that’s you, we'd love to hear from you.

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 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 close on 31st December 2025, however, we may close early if we’ve received some game‑changing applications – so make sure you apply early!
• A 2.1 in a Tech degree (STEM) is required, recently graduated – i.e. a bachelor’s or master’s obtained or to be obtained between June 2023 and August 2026
• 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 you can only make one application to one of our Graduate Future Leader Programmes for 2026. We will only consider your first application.

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 regulators 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 interview, 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.

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