Job Description

Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time

*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 \xe2\x80\x9cOffice in a Box\xe2\x80\x9d 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 us at the heart of Vodafone UK 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

The Commercial Manager is responsible for managing and optimising Vodafone UK\'s commercial relationship with 3rd party Operators and Vodafone Roaming Services (VRS) for Interconnect, Messaging and Roaming services. The role holder will also support the Senior Carrier Services Manager in delivering the commercial strategy and DB for Strategy & Wholesale. Key accountabilities include:

• Responsibility for commercial management of Vodafone P2P (person to person) Messaging services, progressing Vodafone UK\'s P2P Strategy
• Work with Vodafone Group, external SMS Hubs and internal technical teams to optimise the performance of P2P SMS
• Manage Interconnect, Messaging, Roaming and Visitor services for Vodafone UK
• Identify and progress potential revenue, cost saving and least cost routing opportunities for Interconnect & Roaming
• Provide commercial support for Roaming services, managing, and tracking Vodafone UK\'s Inbound and Outbound Roaming performance vs. DB targets and its Commitment deals with Roaming operators
• Support the Senior Carrier Services in driving wholesale strategy, and the preparation of briefings and business cases
• Ensure that Vodafone UK remains compliant with relevant regulation for Roaming and Interconnect, working with internal stakeholders as appropriate

Who you are

• A commercial management with telecommunications experience is highly desirable
• Numerate with strong excel and analytical skills. Experience of data analysis, modelling, and forecasting
• Good commercial acumen with negotiation experience
• Strong communications skills, capable of relaying information in a concise and logical manner
• Comfortable engaging and collaborating with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders
• Growth mindset, flexible and open to taking on new challenges and identifying and implementing business improvement activities
• Team player, willing to learn as well as share experience and focused upon delivering the right outcomes for Vodafone and its Partners

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, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.

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.

#LI-Hybrid

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.

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