Acquisition Lead

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 our 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.

This is a key role supporting the delivery of our network ambition, to build the UK’s most reliable and trusted network. Working closely with the Senior Delivery Manager, you’ll lead the acquisition and planning of network sites, playing a critical part in enabling upgrades and new deployments across our RAN (Radio Access Network). Every site you help deliver directly improves customer experience as we continue our journey to build the Nation’s Network.

You’ll operate at the heart of delivery—bringing together regional teams, partners and stakeholders to ensure sites move efficiently from concept through to deployment.

• Lead the acquisition and planning phases for RAN site delivery, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and business priorities
• Work in close partnership with Deployment Managers, regional teams and delivery partners to ensure sites are delivered on time, to specification and within budget
• Provide expert guidance on acquisition and planning challenges, resolving complex issues and enabling efficient site progression
• Ensure all sites are acquired and designed in line with company standards, planning policy and regulatory requirements
• Manage acquisition risks, including landlord negotiations, Electronic Communications Code (ECC) considerations and portfolio agreements
• Ensure full compliance with planning policies, statutory consultees and regulatory obligations throughout the acquisition and planning lifecycle
• Maintain strong…