VodafoneThree - Talent Capabilities & Development Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

28 days off + bank holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Talent Development Partner in the UK with a strong emphasis on leadership and capability development. The role sits in a hybrid model with offices in London or Newbury, offering a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and Vodafone benefits.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to shape talent strategies, design development plans, and support succession initiatives across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent business partnering or HR with a focus on development and leadership capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate priorities into talent plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Networks & IT Technology to shape talent and leadership development plans.
• Collaborate across HR, Talent, Frontline L&D and TA to identify gaps and build focused plans.
• Contribute to succession planning and build diverse talent pipelines.
• Design capability and development plans using internal and external learning solutions.
• Lead delivery of leadership, talent and capability activities with high-quality execution.

Job description

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VodafoneThree - Talent Development Partner

Aggregate function: Human Resources

Business Area: Local HR

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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.

Whatyou’lldo

• Work in close partnership with our Networks & IT Technology functions to shape talent, skills andleadershipdevelopment plans that align with business priorities and future needs.
• Build a strong understanding of functional strategy, operatingmodeland 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,identifygapsand 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 asrequired, 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,skillsand emerging trends.
• You have worked with senior stakeholders to translate functional priorities into talent,skillsororganisation-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, successionplanningand 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.

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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.