VodafoneThree - Talent Capabilities & Development Partner

Vodafone Group Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus scheme

Vodafone employee benefits

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc is seeking a Senior Talent Partner who will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with business leaders to shape talent and capability strategies. The role focuses on workforce planning, succession, and leadership development within a technologically driven environment.

You will partner across HR and business teams, use people data to inform priorities, and drive measurable outcomes while supporting an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a business partner in a functional Talent/HR capacity.
• Ability to translate priorities into talent, skills or organisation plans.
• Understanding of workforce and capability planning approaches.
• Comfort using people and skills data to inform priorities.
• Experience supporting talent reviews and succession planning for technical populations.
• Able to facilitate discussions shaping priorities and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Networks & IT Technology to shape talent and leadership development plans.
• Understand functional strategy and operating models to provide informed support.
• Collaborate across HR, Talent, Frontline L&D and TA to identify gaps and develop plans.
• Support succession planning to strengthen readiness and diverse pipelines.
• Contribute to capability and development plans using internal and external learning solutions.
• Lead leadership and talent initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Skills & Capabilities to embed practical initiatives.
• Track talent insights to support focus and continuous improvement.

Skills

Talent partnering

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Data-driven decision making

Talent reviews & succession planning

Facilitation & training

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Location: London OR Newbury + 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

• Work in close partnership with our Networks & IT Technology functions to shape talent, skills and leadership development plans that align with business priorities and future needs.
• Build a strong understanding of functional strategy, operating model and external trends, using this insight to provide relevant and informed support.
• Collaborate across HR, Talent, Frontline L&D and TA to understand future capability and talent needs, identify gaps and develop focused plans for priority skill areas.
• Support the creation and ongoing review of succession plans, helping to strengthen readiness and build diverse talent pipelines.
• Contribute to the design of capability and development plans, making use of internal and external learning solutions.
• Lead the delivery and facilitation of leadership, talent and capability activity within the functions as required, ensuring high-quality execution and measurable outcomes
• Work with Skills & Capabilities colleagues and wider Talent teams to embed joined-up initiatives that are practical and well adopted.
• Track and share talent and capability insights (e.g. pipeline health, diversity, retention, programme impact) to support focus and continuous improvement.

Who you are

• You bring experience business partnering in a functional area in a Talent capacity, with a good understanding of key roles, skills and emerging trends.
• You have worked with senior stakeholders to translate functional priorities into talent, skills or organisation-focused plans.
• You understand workforce and capability planning approaches (e.g. build, buy, borrow, bot) and how they apply in practice.
• You are comfortable using people and skills data to understand gaps, inform priorities and review progress.
• You have experience supporting talent reviews, succession planning and development planning, particularly for technical or specialist populations.
• You are comfortable facilitating discussions and contributing to conversations that shape priorities and outcomes.

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.

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.