Talent Manager - Leadership, Talent, Succession & Assessment

Location: London OR 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.

Join us at the heart of our business 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.

We’re looking for a Talent Manager to shape and deliver our leadership, talent, succession and assessment agenda at enterprise scale. This is a high-impact role for someone who can turn strategy into action, build strong leadership pipelines, and help create a culture where people and performance thrive.

• Shape and evolve the enterprise talent and leadership strategy in line with business priorities and ambition.
• Design talent planning and succession processes, ensuring strong governance and enabling high-quality discussions and clear actions across the business.
• Establish and embed evidence-based leadership standards that reflect Vodafone Three’s purpose, culture and ambition, and raise the bar for inclusive, high-impact leadership behaviours.
• Design and deliver a cohesive leadership development offer for leaders at all levels
• Drive a high-performing talent and performance cycle, using insight and people data to identify risks, measure impact and improve outcomes.
• Own early careers strategy, including graduate and early careers programmes, career pathways and experience opportunities that strengthen future talent pipelines.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, Talent Partners, TA, Frontline L&D and business leaders to enable aligned talent, leadership and early careers plans, targeted interventions and practical tools that support organisational performance and growth.
• Lead and develop the team, building capability, setting direction and creating a strong…