VodafoneThree - Portfolio Governance Lead in Newbury

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

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.

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.

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. 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.

What You'll Do

• You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how strategic investment decisions are made across the business.
• Lead the delivery of Portfolio, Investment & Capital, and Executive Governance boards, ensuring the highest standards of governance and decision-making.
• Partner with teams across Enterprise Portfolio Management, Finance, and the wider delivery community to shape and steward the enterprise investment portfolio.
• Help ensure investments align with strategic priorities, financial targets, risk appetite, and business outcomes.
• Proactively monitor governance health, driving decision execution and ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
• Champion a data-driven investment culture, using robust analysis, insights, and benefits forecasting to inform decisions.
• Manage and maintain key governance communications and collateral, ensuring content remains accurate and up to date.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving progress across multiple business areas and geographies.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve governance processes, effectiveness, and portfolio performance.

Who You Are

• Experience in enterprise-wide portfolio management within large, complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of capital investment governance, enterprise risk management, and portfolio delivery practices.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering and managing portfolio governance forums and executive boards.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and guide decisions to successful outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen, with a clear understanding of investment priorities and value drivers.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting and engaging at senior leadership and executive levels.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work that is right first time.
• An adaptable and collaborative approach, able to build confidence, bring people together, and drive results across diverse teams and locations.
• A passion for using data and insight to support decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• A growth mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think strategically, and contribute to continuous improvement.

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.

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. 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.