VodafoneThree - E2E Network Solution Architect in Newbury

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

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

Hybrid Work: 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.

Who We Are: We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. 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. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

Why VodafoneThree: Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. 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.

Job Description:

What you’ll do: We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. This role leads the end-to-end technical solutions for major network initiatives across VodafoneThree Technology teams (Network and IT). It provides technical responsibility for End 2 End solutions, ensuring that projects' business requirements are translated into robust, scalable and compliant solutions.

• Technically lead End 2 End projects from initial scoping, ensuring alignment with business and technology strategy.
• Obtain XAB (Cross Functional Architecture Board) approval at Gate 1 for agreed requirements and solution architecture, in collaboration with IT and Network design experts.
• Diagnose, provide options and facilitate the resolutions of all technical issues on demands.
• Produce and maintain End 2 End artefacts including the Technology Requirement Specification (TRS), and High-Level Service Designs (HLSD's).
• Support compliance with internal and external standards including security, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in end-to-end solution architecture within telecoms or large-scale technology environments.
• Strong understanding of network and IT architecture principles, frameworks and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

We encourage diversity and inclusion. 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.

What We Offer: Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. Personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more.

Posting End Date: 28th Sept 2026

Need to know: We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches your skills.