Network Fibre Strategy Authority

Location: Newbury/London + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join our Vodafone 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

As Fibre Planning Authority you will work closely with internal and external teams to ensure Vodafone's Fibre Network is strategically planned, installed, and utilised in the most optimum and cost-effective way. This opportunity would suit someone with a background across fibre planning and building functions.

• You will provide technical expertise and knowledge to support major customer and core projects including solution and delivery approaches.
• You will identify new technology deployment opportunities and support implementation into delivery.
• You will manage multiple Initiatives and have the ability to manage multiple demands, workflows, deadlines and priorities.
• You will Report, understand and communicate on operational performance.
• You will manage workload to proceed at pace and with rigour whilst maintaining good working relationships with colleagues across the business.

Who you are

• You will have an understanding of the systems used to manage and deliver customer/project orders (e.g.Amdocs, ORMT etc)
• You will have experience of concurrently managing multiple initiatives of differing size and complexity to meet business expectations.
• You will have an excellent understanding telecoms technologies and delivery methodologies.
• You will have understanding of the E2E deliver function of Vodafone Fixed, Mobile & Consumer Services, and telecoms in general.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence others.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK 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/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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