Location: Farnborough, 3 days a week required
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 the person to hold or to be eligible to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
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 Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.
What you’ll do
As the Project Specialist you will delivery projects or work packages for customers, either independently or as part of a larger project or programme within Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (VBSE) customer projects. Other duties include:
- Validation and Control of Scope - Formally define the project or work package scope and manage any changes in accordance with the Change Control process. Understand project budgets & finance structures.
- Planning and Control - Develop project & resource plans securing stakeholder approval. Drive project delivery according to the plan and proactively address any potential deviations.
- Planning and Tracking - Collaborate on planning drive projects according to the plan and maintain the integrity and accuracy of project data
- Risk and Issue Management - Establish & maintain a Risk and Issue register, identifying new risks and developing response and mitigation strategies throughout the Project lifecycle.
- Project Governance & Methodology - Adhere to the Vodafone Project Delivery Framework and implement an appropriate governance structure with the customer.
- Financial Management - Track project finances, using change control to manage cost variations from original baseline, Ensure Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes align with the project structure and are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Billing - Manage project billing milestones using the designated reporting tool and maintain a thorough understanding of change control processes, including cost ownership, milestone status, project margin, total contract value and resource alignment.
Who you are
- Broad understanding of financial controls, project accounting and benefits realisation process
- Experience or exposure to project coordination/management in a customer facing environment.
- Able to evidence highly proficient skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including MS Project, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Acute attention to detail – essential when sharing and reviewing information which is customer facing.
- Knowledge or experience working with Defence – Desirable
- PRINCE2 Foundation required – progressing towards Practitioner level or an equivalent Project Management qualification.
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment.
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.
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/applying-to-us/) 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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