Wholesale Partner Solutions Architect in Newbury

Location: Newbury

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

Grade: 11

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 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.

What you’ll do As a Partner Solution Architect within the Wholesale team is a technical authority for the design, implementation and change of the technical service delivery architecture to VodafoneThree UK MVNO partners. The Partner Solution Architect will design fit for purpose solutions that align with VodafoneThree architectural principles and ensure that such designs receive Network and IT architecture approval as relevant. The Partner Solution Consultant will report to the Partner Solutions Manager.

• Designing End to End solutions for the evolution of MVNO partner capabilities in alignment with Vodafone architectural principles, and then working with UK and Group technology functions to deliver those designs on behalf of and in alignment with the MVNO partners;
• Design, document and deliver End to End solutions, requirements or processes as appropriate for new MVNO opportunities into the Vodafone estate;
• Assess the impacts of technology designs on Wholesale/MVNO business and capabilities. Provide guidance on these solutions to ensure alignment with MVNO architectures. Influence changes to organisation, process and technology accordingly;
• Build rapport with the MVNO partners technical teams, relevant 3rd party vendors, and VodafoneThree Design and Delivery teams to ensure cost-effective and efficient design, testing and integration of partner deliverables;
• Lead delivery across IT and Networks for MVNO technical changes.

Who you are

• Architecture & Design: 3+ experience of Defining and eliciting MVNO Partners and/or VodafoneThree teams needs and translating them to requirements and solution design, aligned to business strategic objectives and constraints. Contributes to defining current and future strategies and evolution roadmap.
• Technology: Thorough understanding of both network and IT architecture components;
• APIs: Understanding of SOA to facilitate domain-driven design, identifying appropriate interaction frameworks that enable scalability and agility for MVNO partners.
• Security: Incorporates secure by design principles when designing, building, testing solutions, products and services.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within VodafoneThree, MVNO Partners, and external suppliers;

Additional Information 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 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.