Contracts Lead; MBNL

Vodafone Three - Contracts Lead (MBNL)

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

• Develop and own the contract management plan to support the in-life cycle of large‑scale contracts.
• Provide contractual clarity and positions to internal stakeholders, highlight risks to the Partnership Lead and present mitigation plans.
• Work closely with Network Design, Build and Operational teams, ensuring clear understanding of contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with Finance teams to ensure accurate payments, credits and identify commercial opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters with suppliers or partners.
• Implement and manage processes to track, monitor and report compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide reporting to key stakeholders on conformance, risk and issues.
• Prepare and submit formal contract change correspondence (e.g., Contractual Change Notes).
• Provide guidance to Strategy team on contract implications for grid optimisation.
• Manage contractual disputes and engage legal resources as needed.
• Own all contractual communication with suppliers or partners.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations, milestones and scope are understood and adhered to.
• Manage contract risk and develop mitigation strategies.

• Experience translating complex contracts into an ope rationalised contract management plan in the telecommunications sector.
• Good understanding of contract risk and risk‑management strategies.
• Strong commercial and partner management experience with demonstrable evidence of creating value.
• Relationship management of suppliers or partners.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical skills, able to solve complex problems and make effective decisions.

We care about our people’s success by offering competitive pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays and paid time for charity work. Benefits include discounts, vouchers, a pension plan, and learning tools. We provide strong parental leave policies.

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment are subject to background checks including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. We are committed to equal opportunity and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We use AI to support our business but value your unique experiences and achievements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.