Strategic Partnering Manager

Location

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

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.

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 Vodafone Three, 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.

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.

Be part of our Business UK function, a team that is revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s largest mobile network provider, as Vodafone and Three come together to redefine connectivity, coverage and customer experience. You’ll be at the heart of a transformation that goes beyond integration—helping to build a new culture, set industry standards and leave a lasting legacy. In this role, you will lead third‑party strategy, commercial governance and end‑to‑end cost management across Finance Operations, ensuring strong supplier performance and financial control.

Working in close partnership with Procurement, VPC and operational leaders, you will drive simplification, consolidation and measurable commercial value. Your impact will be critical in optimising spend, safeguarding service delivery and underpinning long‑term financial performance.

This is a career‑defining chance to deliver meaningful change at scale and help shape the future of the UK telecoms industry.

• Lead and develop strategic relationships with key third‑party suppliers, ensuring outstanding performance, service quality and continuous improvement aligned to business goals
• Own and shape the Third‑Party Operational Business Review (O ), driving insight, innovation opportunities and strong cross‑functional alignment
• Manage the full lifecycle of third‑party contracts, including renewals and renegotiations, delivering optimal commercial outcomes…