VodafoneThree - Towers & Estates Strategy Support Lead

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid time off

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Vodafone is hiring a Towers and Estates Strategy Specialist to support the strategy lead and liaise with senior stakeholders across Network Development and Infrastructure. You will manage contracts, monitor portfolio usage, and provide strategic insights for network planning in a hybrid UK environment.

The role requires 5+ years in mobile networks, strong data analysis, and excellent communication skills. Expect collaborative work with legal, network planners, and external TowerCo/MSP partners,

Qualifications

• Ability to assimilate and analyse site data and produce clear management reports.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• At least 5 years working level exposure to the design, planning, delivery and operation of Mobile Networks.
• Familiarity with TowerCo and site provider contractual arrangements and the ability to interpret contractual language and translate it to an engineering context.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strategic understanding of opportunities, obligations and penalties in TowerCo and MSP contracts.
• Maintain long-term outlook on TowerCo and MSP portfolios in the VF3 network plan.
• Develop and maintain strategy documents for TowerCos and MSPs for Network planning insight.
• Monitor site provider portfolio use against VF3 commitments and provide status reports.
• Provide guidance to planning teams on contract terms, volume commitments, churn, and incentives.
• Collaborate with Legal to interpret contracts and identify improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with VMO2 on Joint MSP Strategy under the Managed Network Sharing Agreement.
• Assist contract managers during contract change with strategic impact analysis.
• Contribute to budget reforecasting for medium/long-term costs.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Mobile networks

Stakeholder management

Contractual knowledge

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 our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

What you’ll do

The Towers and Estates team has responsibility for the management of cell site providers and the services they provide for Vodafone Three. The site providers are a mixture of large (10,000 site) providers to small Neutral host providers across the UK.

The Towers and Estates Strategy Specialist is responsible for supporting the Towers and Estates Strategy Lead with setting, communicating and evaluating the overall cell site provider strategy for VodafoneThree, liaising with senior stakeholders within the Network Development and Infrastructure Team, the other Network functions and the wider business as well as the cell site provider supply chain.

• Maintain a strategic understanding of each of the opportunities, obligations and penalties associated with the key TowerCo and MSP contracts
• Maintain a medium to long term outlook on the utilisation of TowerCo and Key Multiple Site Provider (MSP) portfolios in the VF3 network plan
• Develop and maintain a medium to long term strategy document for each of the key TowerCos and MSPs in the VF3 network to provide relevant insight to Network Planners and key decision makers
• Monitor the use of site provider and towerco portfolios in the network plan against VF3 volume commitments and any other key or strategic VF3 contractual obligations and provide regular status reports
• Provision of, and maintaining guidance to network planning teams in relation to site provider and TowerCo contracts including:
  • VF3’s obligations under such contracts particularly around volume commitments
  • Churn rights and impact of churn
  • Any specific Opex or Capex incentives included in the contract
• Work closely with the Legal teams to ensure correct interpretation of contracts and where required, identify opportunities to incentivise improvement in supplier performance
• Liaise with counterparts in VMO2 in relation to Joint MSP Strategy as required under the Managed Network Sharing Agreement
• Assist the contract/portfolio managers during the contract change process by providing a strategic impact analysis of proposed contract changes
• Input into the regular budget reforecasting process in relation to any medium to long term costs or obligations in relation to TowerCo or key Site Provider contracts

Who You Are

• Ability to assimilate and analyse site data and produce clear management reports
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• At least 5 years working level exposure to the design, planning, delivery and operation of Mobile Networks
• Familiarity with TowerCo and site provider contractual arrangements and the ability to interpret contractual language and translate it to an engineering context

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

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and the experience behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.

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.

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