VodafoneThree - Strategy Manager

VodafoneThree; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonuses

Up to 28 days annual leave

Pension plan

Charity time

Descripción de la vacante

VodafoneThree in London is seeking a Strategy Manager to shape the company’s direction and drive key initiatives. You will lead cross-functional strategic projects, turning complex questions into actionable plans with strong analytical and commercial insights.

You will build and present robust financial models, assess market trends, and work with senior leaders to prioritise investments and growth opportunities. Hybrid working options are available.

Formación

• Significant experience in corporate strategy or related senior roles.
• Advanced commercial and financial modelling skills.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic projects from inception to delivery.
• Develop robust financial models and scenario analysis.
• Assess market and regulatory trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Create clear, evidence-based recommendations for executives.
• Collaborate across functions to align on strategic priorities.
• Communicate insights through compelling senior stakeholder narratives.
• Leverage AI and digital tools to enhance research and outputs.

Conocimientos

Strategy

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Telecom knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

AI tools

Collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Location

The Speechmark, London + Hybrid

Salary

Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours

Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

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.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

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

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

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.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What You’ll Do

As a Strategy Manager, you’ll help shape the future direction of VodafoneThree. Working on some of the business’s most important opportunities and challenges, you’ll lead strategic projects that influence investment decisions, growth priorities and long-term competitive advantage. You’ll turn complex questions into clear recommendations, combining analytical rigour, commercial insight and collaboration to help senior leaders make confident decisions.

• Lead strategic projects and workstreams from inception to delivery, defining the approach, managing stakeholders and driving high-quality outcomes
• Transform complex and ambiguous business challenges into clear strategic choices and actionable plans
• Assess market, customer, competitor, technology and regulatory trends to identify opportunities, risks and emerging industry developments
• Build robust commercial and financial models, using data, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic options
• Develop evidence-based recommendations that shape business priorities, investment decisions and growth opportunities
• Partner with colleagues across the business to bring together diverse perspectives and build alignment around strategic decisions
• Constructively challenge assumptions and existing ways of thinking to ensure recommendations are robust and commercially sound
• Create compelling, insight-led presentations and narratives that clearly communicate the "what", "why" and "so what" to senior stakeholders
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing strategy team by sharing expertise, ideas and insights
• Use AI and digital tools to enhance research, analysis, modelling and content development while applying sound judgement to outputs

Who You Are

• Significant experience in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, business development, investment banking, commercial finance or a similar strategic environment
• A proven ability to structure complex, ambiguous problems and translate them into practical, actionable recommendations
• Advanced commercial and financial modelling skills, including experience building sophisticated models from large datasets and conducting scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify key value drivers and turn analysis into strategic insight
• Knowledge of telecommunications, technology or a related industry, with an understanding of how external trends can impact business performance
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with confidence presenting complex topics and recommendations to senior audiences
• Experience working across functions, building relationships and influencing stakeholders with different perspectives
• A naturally curious mindset with the confidence to ask challenging questions and explore new ideas
• Strong analytical, digital and AI tool proficiency
• A collaborative team player who enjoys solving complex problems and driving meaningful business outcomes

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

We know that you’re 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.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

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.

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 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.