VodafoneThree - Sustainable Business Manager

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in London is looking for a sustainability expert to lead social value initiatives and collaborate on environmental data analysis. The role requires experience in CSR and a strong understanding of ESG objectives. Join us to make a real difference through innovative sustainability strategies. We offer competitive pay, up to 28 days off, bonus schemes, and personal benefits.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid time for charity work

Personalized benefits packages

Qualifications

• Experience in CSR or related roles is required.
• Familiarity with social value models and frameworks like TOMs is essential.
• Ability to manage partnerships for mutual benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of customer social value plans.
• Collaborate to gather and analyze environmental data.
• Develop sustainability strategies within a leadership team.
• Engage stakeholders to create ESG methodologies.
• Identify revenue opportunities related to ESG.

Skills

Experience in Sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Understanding of ESG objectives

Job description

Location: London (Speechmark)

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

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

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 Vodafone UK 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

You’ll be the go-to expert for sustainability and social value, helping us and our customers make a real difference. Here’s how you’ll do it:

• You’ll lead the delivery of our customer’s social value plans, ensuring initiatives are impactful, well-communicated, and measurable.
• You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather and analyse environmental and social data aligned with key frameworks.
• You’ll develop and implement sustainability strategies within a key account leadership team.
• You’ll engage stakeholders to create IT carbon baselining methodologies and build capabilities that support ESG goals.
• You’ll identify and grow revenue opportunities that align with ESG objectives, leading workshops and presentations to share our Purpose and drive shared success.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about sustainability and ready to make things happen:

• You’ll bring experience in Sustainability, Social Value, CSR, or relevant roles in Vodafone Business or the energy sector.
• You’ll understand Vodafone’s Purpose agenda and social value frameworks like TOMs and the UK Government’s Social Value Model.
• You’ll have a strong track record of delivering projects on time and to spec.
• You’ll know how to manage external partners to create win-win outcomes.
• You’ll be confident engaging with customers to shape their sustainability goals.
• You’ll be skilled at spotting opportunities and building capabilities around ESG.
• You’ll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop sustainability resources.

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.

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 (careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) 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.