Project Support - Core (Network Engineering) in Newbury

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

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

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. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

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 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.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Within the Network Engineering Portfolio management team, you will support the delivery of the projects under Network Engineering.
• Our portfolios span UK transport, OSS and Core networks with projects ranging from delivering new state-of-the-art technologies, introducing new services, retiring legacy products, and transforming the network to best in class.
• These projects and programmes will be complex with many functions, requiring financial and reporting support and will require diligent stakeholder management to remain in control.
• You’ll be working with the portfolio team to support them in achieving their agreed targets.
• Supporting Programme Managers, Project / Delivery Managers with budget forecasting and analysis, including producing financial and performance reporting.
• Provide Project / Programme management tool administration as required, for example, but not limited to Project Online/Oracle/SAP/DB files.
• Collection, analysis and consolidation of change delivery reporting for key governance boards.
• Collating information for status reports and working closely with the reporting teams when required.
• Delivering allocated pieces of work, ensuring that agreed objectives and tasks are met and that the requestor is kept up to date.
• Supporting and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable the achievement of project objectives with progress.
• Tracking and managing the receipt of purchase orders to ensure alignment with our delivery targets and contractual commitments.
• Support in raising of POs.

Qualifications

Who you are

• An experienced Project/Programme coordinator within a fast-paced working environment.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality written documentation and select the content, style, format and distribution methods most appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently and on their own initiative.
• Good questioning skills with the confidence to challenge and probe.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills in a PMO Environment.
• Excellent time management and self-organisation skills with the ability to work effectively to tight timescales and under pressure/stressful situations.

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.

Additional Information

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. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. 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 contact your recruiter directly or email jobs@three.co.uk 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.