VodafoneThree - Commercial Specialist

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Location: Farnborough \+ Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Security Clearance: This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

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.

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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.

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What you’ll do

We're building something extraordinary as two leading organisations come together to create the UK's largest mobile network provider. In this exciting role, you'll support the Commercial Management team across pre-sales, mobilisation, governance, sustainability, and resource planning, helping shape competitive proposals and ensuring commercial activities are delivered with accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail. Working alongside colleagues across Sales, Finance, Legal, Bid Management, Operations, and PMO teams, you'll play an important part in turning opportunities into successful outcomes.

• You'll support the development of commercial proposals and quotations, helping to prepare and validate pricing information.
• You'll contribute to governance activities, ensuring commercial processes, approvals, and compliance requirements are followed throughout the sales lifecycle.
• You'll assist with identifying, tracking, and mitigating commercial risks while maintaining risk registers and following up on key actions.
• You'll manage and maintain commercial documentation, ensuring information is organised, accurate, and audit-ready.
• You'll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to coordinate commercial inputs and support business opportunities.
• You'll help deliver mobilisation activities by creating contract summaries, tracking obligations and milestones, monitoring KPIs, and coordinating key documentation.
• You'll support compliance with commercial standards, contractual obligations, and organisational policies while contributing ideas for continuous improvement.
• You'll help ensure commercial deliverables are completed accurately, thoroughly, and on time across bids, governance reviews, and mobilisation activities.

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Who you are

• You’ll bring an understanding of commercial principles, pricing approaches, and risk management practices.
• You'll be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and building positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to share information clearly and effectively.
• You'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• You'll enjoy working in a structured environment where accuracy, compliance, and documentation quality are key.
• You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working with commercial data and reporting tools.
• You'll have a degree, or be working towards one, in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline, although equivalent experience will also be valued.
• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, WorldCC, or similar will be advantageous but are not essential.
• You'll be proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn, with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• You'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme and help build a business, culture, and customer experience that sets new industry standards.

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.

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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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